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MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL 


GIRARD  COLLEGE. 


I'll  I  LADELFHIA: 
PBBSS   OF  J.    B.  LIPPIXCOTT   COMPANY 

18  9  1. 


TABLE  OF  OONTKNTS. 


First  Sunday,  Morning, A'"^ 

"         Afternoon, q 

1  Sunday,  Morning «« 

"         Afternoon, ^ 

Third  Sunday,  Morning, "      ID 

"         Afternoon, .,., 

Fourth  Sun. lay,  Morning, 

"         Afternoon, ^i 

Fifth  Sunday,  Morning, ,;( 

Afternoon, 37 

Extra  Service,  An ,0 

New  rear's  Day,  For 44 

Twenty-second  of  February,   ...  ..- 

Good  Friday, 

Easter  Day, 4S 

Twenty-first  of  May,        ......  49 

Fourth  of  July, ...  -A 

rhanksgiving  Day, 51 

Christmas  Day, ,.., 

Sunday  after  Christmas, 54 

Last   Day  of  the  Year, 55 

Foi  a  Pupil  About  to  Leave  the  School,    ....  57 

For  a  Pupil  Dismissed  for  Wrong-doing,    ....  57 

For  Pupils  Recently  Admitted,      ......  5g 

For  a  Sick  Pupil, 59 

After  Announcing  the  Death  of  a  Pupil 60 

For  a  Si.k  Officer,     .         .  C1 

TA       _  ol 

For  Congress, 6., 

Burial  Service (.~ 

Ascriptions  of  Praise, rr. 

Occasional  Prayers, 7o 

Evening  Prayer,  An *. 

Selections  from  the  Psalms  and  other  Scriptures,     .  79 

H*mm '.'.'.'.'     191 

Sentences 365 

*>****«. !       .'.'.'.'.    370 

Appendix, 

Table  of  First  Lines .'.'.'  '    409 


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A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 


FIRST  SUNDAY. 
fHornt'ng  %txhitt. 

Th.'  congregation  standing,  the  person  who  conducts  the  service  may 
read  any  of  the  following  sentences. 

THE  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  his  glory 
above  the  heavens.  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord 
our  God,  who  dwelleth  on  high,  who  humbleth  him- 
self to  behold  the  things  that  are  in  heaven,  and  in 
the  earth  ? 

We  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercies,  and  in  thy  fear  will  we  worship  toward 
thy  holy  temple. 

Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of 
grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to 
help  in  time  of  need. 

Let  us  pray. 

(Sitting  with  bowed  heads.) 

OLORD  God,  who  didst  command  light  to  shine 
out  of  darkness,  who  hast  given  us  rest  in  sleep, 
and  hast  raised  us  up  to  glorify  thee,  and  to  declare 
thy  goodness  ;   we  beseech  thee  of  thy  great  mercy  to 

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6  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

accept  us  who  now  worship  before  thee,  and  grant  our 
requests,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

O  God,  who  dost  instruct  us  by  the  Holy  Scriptures ; 
as  we  are  now  met  together  to  read,  hear,  and  to  medi- 
tate upon  them,  enlighten  our  minds  and  purify  our 
hearts,  that  we  may  be  able  to  understand  and  receive 
th  m  as  we  ought.  Make  them  effectual  by  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that,  as  good  seed,  their  truths  may  come  into 
our  hearts  as  into  a  soil  well  prepared,  and  may  bring 
forth  fruit  abundantly ;  through  Jesus  ( Jurist  our  Lord. 
Amen.  

SELECTION   FROM   THE   PSALMS. 

(Read  responsively.     Congregation  standing  ) 

LESSON   FROM   THE   OLD   TESTAMENT. 


HYMN. 

(Standing.) 

LESSON   FROM   THE    NEW   TESTAMENT. 
HYMN. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God  our  heavenly  Father,  we  come 
before  thee  this  morning  to  worship  thee.  We 
thank  thee  for  appointing  the  Sabbath,  the  day  of 
rest,  and  tor  the  place  of  instruction  and  prayer. 
Grant  that,  we  may  be  able  to  worship  this  day  in 
spirit   and   in   truth.     We  beseech  thee  to  put  g I 


.1    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  i 

thoughts  into  our  hearts,  and  good  words  on  our  lips. 
May  we  be  in  thy  fear  and  favor  all  day  long.     May 

we  be  able  to  leave  all  thoughts  of  our  studies  and 
plays  behind  us.  Help  us  to  sing  to  thy  praise ;  help 
us  to  unite  heartily  in  these  prayers ;  help  us  to  read 
and  hear  the  Holy  Scriptures  with  reverence.  Help 
him  who  speaks  to  us,  that  the  good  words  which  we 
hear  may  sink  down  into  our  hearts.  Bless  our 
native  land.  We  thank  thee  for  civil  and  religious 
liberty.  Bless  the  President  of  the  United  States 
ami  his  cabinet  counsellors.  Give  them  the  purest 
patriotism,  and  help  them  to  fear  God  aud  keep  his 
commandments.  Bless  all  of  us  boys,  aud  help  us 
to  make  the  best  use  of  all  the  advantages  we  enjoy 
for  acquiring  useful  knowledge.  Accept  our  thanks 
for  thy  care  over  us  last  night  and  for  our  health  and 
strength  to-day.  Bless  the  sick  in  the  infirmary,  and 
make  them  well  again. 

(SPECIAL    OR  EXTEMPORANEOUS  PRAYER.) 

OUR  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
them  that  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  aud  the  glory,  for  ever.  Amen. 

HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


8  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  implore  thy  mercy  in  behalf  of  all  classes  aud 
conditions  of  men,  that  it  may  please  thee  to  visit 
them  with  thy  most  compassionate  help,  according  to 
their  necessities  and  wants.  Especially  we  beseech 
thee  to  show  pity  upon  all  widows  and  orphans,  upon 
all  prisoners  and  captives,  upon  all  sick  and  dying 
persons,  upon  those  who  are  desolate  or  sore  afflicted 
in  any  way,  aud  upon  all  such  as  are  persecuted  for 
righteousness'  sake.  Enable  them  to  look  unto  thee, 
O  most  merciful  Father,  and  to  call  upon  thy  name, 
that  they  may  find  thee  a  present  Saviour  in  their 
affliction  and  distress ;  and  let  it  please  thee  to  de- 
liver them,  and  raise  them  up  in  due  time,  giving 
them  patience  under  all  their  sufferings,  the  rich 
comfort  of  thy  grace  here  below,  and  eternal  rest 
with  thee  in  heaven ;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 


HYMN    AND    DOXOLOGY. 


A  MANUAL  Full  THE  CHAPEL,  9 

FIRST  SUNDAY. 
gUttnwon  Strbice. 

OUR  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  which  made 
heaven  and  earth.  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot 
to  be  moved  ;  he  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 
Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber 
nor  sleep. 

God  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath,  but  to  obtain 
salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  died  for  us, 
that,  whether  we  wake  or  sleep,  we  should  live  to- 
gether with  him. 

Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  from  whom  all  good  cometh,  and 
A  who  pourest  out  on  all  who  desire  it  the  spirit  of 
grace  and  supplications ;  deliver  us,  when  we  draw 
nigh  to  thee,  from  coldness  of  heart  and  wanderings 
of  mind,  that,  with  steadfast  thoughts  and  kindled 
affections,  we  may  worship  thee  in  spirit  and  in  truth  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

SELECTION    FROM    THE    PSALMS. 
(Bead  responsively.) 


LESSON    FROM   THE   SCRIPTURES. 


HYMN. 


10  A  MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

Let  us  pray, 

WE  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times ;  his  praise 
shall  continually  be  on  our  lips.  Help  us  to 
worship  thee  now.  O  God,  the  giver  of  all  good,  the 
fountain  of  all  mercies,  in  whom  are  the  springs  of 
our  life  ;  all  glory,  thanks  and  praise  be  unto  thee 
for  thine  overflowing  goodness ;  for  thy  faithfulness, 
which  is  from  one  generation  to  another ;  for  thy  mer- 
cies, which  are  new  every  morning,  fresh  every  mo- 
ment, and  more  than  we  can  number ;  for  seed  time 
and  harvest,  and  summer  and  winter,  and  nights  and 
days  throughout  the  year ;  for  food  and  clothing  and 
shelter ;  for  health  and  reason ;  for  childhood  and 
age,  and  youth  and  manhood ;  for  thy  fatherly  hand 
ever  upon  us  in  health  and  in  sickness,  in  joy  and  in 
sorrow,  in  life  and  in  death ;  for  friends  and  kin- 
dred and  kind  benefactors;  for  home  and  country. 
O  Lord,  there  is  nothing  for  which  we  may  not  bless 
and  thank  thee ;  therefore  do  we  call  upon  thy  name, 
humbly  beseeching  thee  to  accept  these  our  services, 
for  we  offer  them  in  the  name  and  through  the  merits 
of  thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

(SPECIAL  PR  A  YERS.) 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  11 

Let  us  pray. 

f\  LORD,  we  commit  to  thy  keeping  and  protection, 
\J  now,  henceforth  and  for  ever,  our  souls  and  bodies, 

our  minds  and  thoughts,  our  prayers  and  desires,  our 
life  aud  death,  our  kindred  and  our  friends,  those  who 
have  asked  us  to  pray  for  them,  and  all  those  for 
whom  we  ought  ourselves  specially  to  pray.  God  the 
Father,  preserve  and  keep  as  ;  God  the  Son,  assist  and 
strengthen  us;  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  defend  and  aid 
us.  Let  thy  merciful  kindness  be  upon  us,  even  as 
we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Lighten  our  darkness,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  and 
by  thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and  dan- 
gers of  this  night ;  for  the  love  of  thine  only  Sou  our 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


HY.\I>i    A  SB    DOXOLOGY, 


12  A   MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

SECOND  SUNDAY. 

£&orniit£  ^crbt'cc. 

OUR  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 
How   excellent   is   thy   loving-kindness,   O   God ; 
therefore  the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  being  now 
assembled  to  present  to  thee  our  praises  and  our 
prayers,  and  to  hear  thy  Word  ;  we  beseech  thee  that, 
according  to  the  promises  which  thou  hast  made  to 
hear  us  when  we  call  upon  thee  in  the  name  of  thy 
Son,  it  may  please  thee  to  regard  us  in  thy  mercy, 
and  so  to  raise  our  thoughts  and  desires  to  thyself, 
that  we  may  this  day  render  to  thee  an  acceptable 
service;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


SELECTION   FROM   THE   PSALMS. 

(Read  responsively.) 

LESSON   FROM   THE    OLD   TESTAMENT. 


HYMN. 


LESSON   FROM   THE   NEW   TESTAMENT. 
HYMN. 


.1    MANUAL    FOR    THE  dl A  PEL.  Ld 

Let  us  pray. 

WE  thank  thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  good  providence 
which  has  led  our  feet  again  to  this  house  of 
instruction  and  prayer.  Help  us  to  remember  that 
the  Holy  Scriptures  which  we  read  and  hear  are  thy 
truth.  Help  us  to  read  and  hear  with  close  attention 
and  deep  reverence.  Help  us  in  all  the  services  now 
before  us.  When  we  sing,  may  we  make  melody  in 
our  hearts.  Now,  while  we  pray,  deliver  us  from 
wandering  and  distracting  thoughts.  Thou  knowest 
what  is  in  our  hearts.  Let  the  words  of  our  mouths 
and  the  meditations  of  our  hearts  be  acceptable  in 
thy  sight,  O  Lord,  our  strength  and  our  redeemer. 

We  confess  our  sins  before  thee.  Thou  knowest 
how  often  we  have  done  the  things  we  ought  not  to 
have  done — how  often  we  have  left  undone  the  things 
we  ought  to  have  done.  Thou  knowest  how  easily  we 
forget  thee,  and  how  often  we  turn  our  faces  away 
from  thee,  though  thou  dost  never  forget  us.  For- 
give us,  we  beseech  thee,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ. 
Thou  art  our  Father.  We  are  thy  children.  Un- 
grateful and  disobedient  though  we  are  and  have 
been,  still  we  are  thy  children  and  thou  art  our 
Father.     Oh,  help  us,  pity  us,  love  us. 

We  commend  our  friends  to  thee ;  bless  them  wher- 
ever they  are.  Be  gracious  to  the  sick,  and  restore 
them  to  health  again.  If  any  among  us  are  appointed 
soon  to  die,  prepare  such  for  their  Father's  house  in 


14  A   MANUAL   FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

heaven.  Bless  us  in  our  studies  in  school.  Help  us 
to  make  the  best  use  of  these  opportunities  for  acquir- 
ing useful  knowledge  and  useful  discipline.  Quicken 
our  minds,  strengthen  our  memories,  give  us  all  that 
we  need,  that  our  school  life  may  fit  us  for  future  life 
in  this  world  and  in  the  world  to  come. 

(SPECIAL  PEA  YEES.) 


ALL  we  ask  is  in  the  name  of  him  who  taught  us 
when  we  pray  to  say,  Our  Father  who  art  in 
heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come. 
Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  but  deliver  us  from 
evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  for  ever.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 


ALMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may  cast 
away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the 
armor  of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  15 

which  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  great 
humility,  that  in  the  last  day,  when  he  shall  come 
again  in  his  glorious  majesty  to  judge  both  the  quick 
and  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal ;  through 
him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 


HYMN    AND   DOXOLOGY, 


16 


A    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 


SECOND  SUNDAY. 

LOOK  -unto  me  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth ;  for  I  am  God,  and  there  is  none  else. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  call  upon  him ; 
to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him : 
he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

The  Lord  reigneth  ;  let  the  people  tremble :  he  sit- 
teth  between  the  cherubim ;  let  the  earth  be  moved. 

The  Lord  is  great  in  Zion ;  and  he  is  high  above 
all  the  people. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his 
footstool ;  for  he  is  holy. 

Let  us  pray. 

OLORD  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  com- 
manded us  not  to  forsake  the  assembling  of 
ourselves  together,  sanctify  and  bless  our  meeting  at 
this  time ;  and  grant  that,  by  thy  Word  and  Spirit, 
our  minds  may  be  enlightened,  our  hearts  cleansed, 
and  our  wills  directed  to  keep  thy  holy  command- 
ments ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

SELECTION   FROM   THE   PSALMS. 
I  Read  responsively.) 


LESSON    FROM   THE   SCRIPTURES. 
HYMN. 


A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL.  17 

Let  us  jyray. 

OLOKD,  open  thou  our  lip* ;  and  our  mouth  shall 
show  forth  thy  praise. 

We  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  God  of  our  salvation, 
that  thou  hast  crowned  our  lives  with  thy  mercies ; 
we  look  unto  thee  as  the  Saviour  and  benefactor  of 
our  souls.  Thou  didst  create  heaven  and  earth,  and 
all  things  that  are  therein.  Thou  gavest  unto  us  life 
and  being.  By  thy  providence  are  the  fruits  of  the 
earth  preserved  to  us ;  and  by  thy  blessing  we  and 
all  things  living  are  nourished  and  sustained.  Thou 
openest  thine  hand  and  fillest  us  with  plenty.  Thou 
hast  preserved  us  all  our  days,  and  now  again  thou 
bringest  us  into  thy  presence,  in  the  multitude  of  thy 
mercies,  and  replenished  with  thy  goodness. 

O  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  truth  and  grace,  who 
hast  called  us  out  of  darkness  into  marvellous  light, 
grant  unto  us  power  to  walk  worthy  of  our  vocation, 
with  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  endeavoring  to  keep 
the  unity  of  the  spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace ;  that  we 
may  have  our  fruit  unto  holiness,  and  the  end  ever- 
lasting life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

O  God,  who  didst  suffer  thine  own  Son  to  be 
tempted  of  the  wicked  one,  that  he  might  be  able 
to  succor  them  that  are  tempted,  we  beseech  thee  to 
deliver  us  from  those  snares  and  temptations  by  which 
we  are  continually  beset :  save  us  from  the  spirit  of 
guile  and  deceit;  from  the  spirit  of  malice  and  un- 
2 


18  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

charitableness ;  from  the  spirit  of  falsehood  and  un- 
cleauness ;  and  so  strengthen  us  mightily  by  thy  good 
Spirit,  that  in  all  things  we  may  be  more  than  con- 
querors through  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us 
from  our  sins  in  his  own  blood. 

{SPECIAL  PRAYERS.) 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

C\  GOD,  who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy  people, 
V/  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
grant  us,  by  the  same  Spirit,  to  have  a  right  under- 
standing of  thy  truth.  Visit  us  with  thy  love  and 
favor;  enlighten  our  minds  more  and  more  with  the 
light  of  the  everlasting  gospel ;  graft  in  our  hearts 
a  love  of  the  truth  ;  increase  in  us  true  religion ; 
nourish  us  with  all  goodness  ;  and  of  thy  great  mercy 
keep  us  in  the  same ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Lighten  our  darkness,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
and  of  thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and 
dangers  of  this  night,  for  the  love  of  thy  only  Son 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


HYMN   AND   DOXOLOGY, 


A   MAMA  J.    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  19 

THIRD    SUNDAY. 

iHorninjj  .Scrbiu. 

QEEK  ye  the  Lord  while  he  may  be  found  ;  call  ye 
O  upon  him  while  he  is  near.  Let  the  wicked  for- 
sake his  way,  and  the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts; 
and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have 
mercy  upon  him,  and  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abun- 
dantly pardon. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  ;  let  all  the  inhab- 
itants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him  :  for  he  spake, 
and  it  was  done ;  he  commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 
.  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  ;  and 
the  people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own  inherit- 
ance. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him,  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  whom  heaven  and  the  heaven  of  heavens 
cannot  contain,  but  who  dwellest  with  humble 
and  contrite  hearts,  look  in  thy  mercy  upon  us  who 
are  here  assembled  to  offer  up  our  sacrifices  of  prayer 
and  praise. 

O  Lord,  grant  unto  us,  we  entreat  thee,  thy  Holy 
Spirit  to  guide  and  sanctify  us,  that  we  may  be  ac- 
cepted in  thy  sight,  and  may  obtain  our  petitions; 
for  we  come  before  thee  not  in  our  own  name,  but  in 
the  name  of  our  great  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 


20  A   31  AN  UAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

SELECTION    FROM   THE   PSALMS. 
(Read  responsively.) 


LESSON    FROM   THE   OLD   TESTAMENT. 


HYMN. 


LESSON    FROM   THE   NEW   TESTAMENT. 


HYMN. 


Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever-living  God,  who  by  thy  holy 
apostle  hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers  and  sup- 
plications, and  to  give  thanks,  for  all  men,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee  most  mercifully  to  receive  these  our 
prayers. 

We  pray  for  all  who  mourn,  that  they  may  be  com- 
forted ;  for  all  who  suffer  pain  and  anguish,  that  they 
may  be  relieved ;  for  all  who  are  sick,  that  they  may 
be  healed ;  and  especially  we  commend  to  thee  the 
dying,  entreating  thee  to  be  with  them  in  that  last 
hour  when  heart  and  flesh  do  faint  and  fail,  to  cleanse 
their  souls  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  and  to  receive  them 
into  thy  rest. 

O  thou  who  art  the  confidence  of  the  ends  of  the 
earth,  and  of  them  that  are  far  off  upon  the  sea,  we 
commend  to  thy  almighty  protection  all  travellers, 


A   MANUAL   FOE    THE  CHAPEL.  21 

sojourners  and  strangers.  Go  with  all  who  journey, 
and  grant  to  those  who  are  far  from  their  homes  that 
they  may  return  to  them,  in  thy  good  time,  in  peaee. 
Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  remember  our  friends  and 
benefactors ;  do  good  to  them  ;  rewarding  them  with 
blessings,  sanctifying  them  with  thy  grace,  and  bring- 
ing them  to  thine  eternal  kingdom. 

(SPEC  'J  A  L   PR  A  i  'EPS.  > 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  sup- 
plications unto  thee,  and  dost  promise  that  when  two 
or  three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  name  thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests ;  fulfill  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires 
and  petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient 
for  us ;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledgeof  thy  truth, 
and  in  the  world  to  come,  life  everlasting.     Amen. 


HYMN'    AND    DOXOLOGY. 


22  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

THIRD  SUNDAY. 

Afternoon  .Sfrbict. 

THE  hour  cometh,  and  now  is,  when  the  true  wor- 
shippers shall  worship  the  Father  in  spirit  and  in 
truth ;  for  the  Father  seeketh  such  to  worship  him. 
God  is  a  spirit,  and  they  that  worship  him  must  wor- 
ship him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

He  that  covereth  his  sins  shall  not  prosper ;  but 
he  that  confesseth  and  forsaketh  his  sins  shall  have 
mercy. 

Let  us  pray. 

OLORD  our  God,  we  lift  up  our  eyes  unto  the  hills 
from  whence  cometh  our  help.  Thou  only  art  the 
fountain  of  life  and  peace,  and  in  thy  presence  is  full- 
ness of  joy.  Father  in  heaven,  from  whom  cometh 
down  every  good  and  perfect  gift,  incline  thine  ear 
unto  us,  and  grant  us  thy  blessing,  as  we  come  before 
thee  at  this  time.  Merciful  Saviour,  who  sittest  at 
the  right  hand  of  the  Father,  and  makest  intercession 
for  us,  fulfill  now  thy  promise:  where  two  or  three 
are  gathered  together  in  my  name,  there  am  I  in  the 
midst  of  them.  O  Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter,  help 
our  infirmities,  and  enable  us  to  worship  in  the  beauty 
of  holiness;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  <  II A  PEL.  23 

Then  may  be  said  or  Bung  this  hymn. 

WE  praise  thee,  O  God;  we  acknowledge  thee  to 
be  the  Lord. 

AlltJie  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the  Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud ;  the  heavens  and  all 
the  powers  therein. 

To  thee  cherubim  and  seraphim  continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy  glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles  praise  thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets  praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  martyrs  praise  thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  ac- 
knowledge thee, 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  majesty ; 

Thine  adorable,  true  and  only  Son, 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  glory,  O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father. 

When  thou  looked  upon  thee  to  deliver  man,  thou 
didst  humble  thyself  to  be  born  of  a  virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death, 
thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sifted  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  glory  of 
ili>  Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come  to  be  our  Judge. 

11"'-  therefore  pray  thee  help  thy  servants  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed  with  thy  precious  blood. 


24  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered -with  thy  saints  in  glory 
everlasting. 

0  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee ; 

And  we  worship  thy  name  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is  in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted  ;  let  me  never  be 
confounded. 


LESSON    FROM   THE   SCRIPTURES. 


HYMN. 

Let  us  pray. 

OLORD,  who  hast  taught  us  to  forget  those  things 
which  are  behind,  and  to  reach  forth  unto  those 
things  that  are  before;  give  us  grace  that  we  may 
press  toward  the  mark  for  the  prize  of  our  high  call- 
ing in  Christ  Jesus.  May  we  lay  aside  every  weight, 
and  the  sins  which  easily  beset  us,  and  run  with  pa- 
tience the  race  set  before  us,  looking  unto  Jesus,  the 
author  and  finisher  of  our  faith.  As  he  for  the  joy 
set  before  him  endured  the  cross,  despising  the  shame  ; 
even  so  may  we  ever  have  before  us  our  heavenly 
reward,  and  in  like  manner  not  fear  what  men  can 
do  unto  us,  if  we  may  only  acceptably  serve  thee. 


A   MANUAL   FOE   THE  CHAPEL.  25 

From  all  idleness  and  carelessness ;  from  all  self- 
conceit,  and  love  of  praise ;  from  all  confidence  in 
our  own  powers,  and  neglect  of  seeking  thy  grace— 

Lord,  pre&  roe  and  keep  us. 

From  all  want  of  love  to  one  another  ;  from  all  lack 
of  charity  in  thinking  and  speaking  of  others ;  from 
all  undue  cleaving  to  our  own  likings  and  opinions — 

Lord,  preserve  and  keep  us. 

From  all  unsocial  and  selfish  feelings;  from  taking 
advantage  of  the  weakness  or  the  ignorance  of  others  ; 
from  slighting  any  one,  or  inwardly  despising  any— 

Lord,  preserve  and  keep  us. 

In  the  hope  that  we  may  belong  to  Christ ;  in  the 
unfailing  thought  that  we  are  his  soldiers  and  serv- 
ants;  in  the  love  for  our  Father's  house,  and  the 
blessed  hope  of  our  eternal  home — 

Lord,  preserve  and  keep  us. 

For  the  mercies  of  this • day;  for  the  health  and 
comfort  which  we  enjoy;  for  the  provision  for  our 
wants;  for  means  of  improvement  and  of  usefulness, 
we  humbly  thank  thee,  the  Giver  of  all  good. 

(SPECIAL  PRAYBB8.) 


HY.MX. 


ADDRESS. 


26  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Let  us  }way. 

OUR  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done 
in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we 
forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  For 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever.     Amen. 

Lighten  our  darkness,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord ; 
and  by  thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  of 
this  night ;  for  the  love  of  thy  only  Son,  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  to  whom,  with  thee,  O  Father,  and  thee, 
O  Holy  Spirit,  be  all  honor  and  glory.     Amen. 


HYMN   AND   POXOLOGY. 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  27 

FOURTH  SUNDAY. 

iHormntj  Serbict. 

DRAW  nigh  unto  God,  and  he  will  draw  nigh 
unto  you. 
Ca^t  away  from  you  all  your  transgressions,  where- 
by ye  have  transgressed ;  and  make  you  a  new  heart 
and  a  right  spirit :  for  why  will  ye  die,  O  house  of 
Israel?  For  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him 
that  dieth,  saitb  the  Lord  God :  wherefore  turn  your- 
selves, and  live  ye. 


Let 


us  jjray. 


ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Maker  of  all  things  visible 
and  invisible,  our  Creator  and  Preserver,  grant, 
unto  us  thy  grace  and  blessing,  as  we  are  here  assem- 
bled to  offer  up  our  common  supplications,  to  confess 
our  sins,  and  to  render  thanks  unto  thy  name  for  thy 
great  goodness. 

May  we  put  away  all  heedlessness  and  levity,  all 
vain  thoughts  and  distracting  cares ;  and  may  we 
draw  near  to  thy  presence  with  earnest,  humble  and 
faithful  hearts.  And  may  our  worship  and  service, 
being  offered  in  the  name  of  thy  Son,  be  acceptable 
to  thee,  and  profitable  to  us ;  through  him  who  is  our 
Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


28  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

SELECTION    FROM    THE    PSALMS. 
(Head  responsively.) 

OLD    TESTAMENT    LESSON. 

HYMN. 

NEW    TESTAMENT    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


Let  as  pray. 

OGOD,  Light  of  the  hearts  that  see  thee,  and  Life 
of  the  souls  that  love  thee,  and  Strength  of  the 
thoughts  that  seek  thee,  from  whom  to  be  turned 
away  is  to  fall,  to  whom  to  be  turned  is  to  rise,  and 
in  whom  to  abide  is  to  stand  fast  forever,  grant  us 
now  thy  grace  and  blessing  as  we  are  here  assembled 
to  offer  up  our  common  supplications ;  and  though 
we  are  unworthy  to  approach  thee  or  to  ask  anything 
of  thee  at  all,  have  mercy  upon  us  and  answer  us,  for 
the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  We  thank  thee 
for  guarding  and  preserving  us  through  the  past 
night,  and  for  bringing  us  safely  to  the  beginning  of 
a  new  day.  AVe  thank  thee  for  health  and  strength, 
to  enable  us  to  come  to  this  place  of  instruction  and 
prayer  and  praise.  Let  thy  presence  be  with  us  now 
so  that  every  thing  we  do  may  be  done  to  thine  honor 
and  -lory.  Let  all  these  services  be  for  our  profit. 
Help  us  to  understand  the  holy  Scriptures;  help  us 


A    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  29 

to  sing  these  hymns  with  devout  hearts;  help  us  to 
pray  in  our  hearts  as  we  oiler  these  prayers.  Thou 
art  the  searcher  of  hearts,  and  thou  knowest  whether 
we  mean  the  things  we  say,  or  whether  we  are  offer- 
ing thee  the  service  of  the  Lips  only.  Keep  us  from 
formality  and  vanity,  and  help  us  to  worship  thee  in 
spirit  and  in  truth.  We  thank  thee  for  all  the  good 
things  that  we  enjoy.  Thou  hast  sent  us  to  this 
school  to  be  educated  ;  help  us  to  improve  the  oppor- 
tunity. Make  us  diligent  in  the  use  of  all  the  means 
within  our  reach.  Make  us  teachable  and  obedient 
to  all  who  are  set  over  us.  Help  us  to  be  kind  to  our 
schoolmates ;  not  striving,  not  quarrelling  with  any, 
but  doing  what  we  can  to  promote  good-fellowship 
among  each  other.  If  any  of  us  have  enemies,  help 
us  to  forgive  them  as  we  pray  that  thou,  Lord,  wilt 
forgive  us.  Let  us  not  indulge  angry  feelings  against 
any  one  who  has  hurt  or  wronged  us,  or  whom  we 
may  have  hurt  or  wronged. 

Help  us  always  to  remember  that  we  belong  to 
thee,  that  thou  hast  a  right  to  all  we  have  and  are. 
Help  us  to  remember  that  thou  art  calling  us  all,  in 
the  morning  of  life  to  seek  thee,  to  give  our  hearts  to 
thee;  and  though  we  may  shut  our  ears  to  the  divine 
call,  yet  that  thou  canst  speak  to  the  heart.  Thou 
dost  call  to  us  every  day,  every  hour ;  O  help  us  to 
hear  and  obey  thy  blessed  word,  and  believe  in  the 
Saviour. 


30  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Remember  all  for  whom  we  should  pray.  Bless 
all  of  us  boys.  Bless  the  sick  among  us,  and  make 
them  all  well  again.  Bless  the  President  of  the 
United  States,  the  Governor  of  the  Commonwealth 
and  the  Mayor  of  the  city,  and  give  them  heavenly 
wisdom.  Bless  the  President  and  all  the  authorities 
of  the  College,  all  our  teachers  and  instructors,  and 
all  our  friends  and  kindred. 

All  these  things  and  any  others  that  we  need  we 
ask,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
taught  us  when  we  pray  to  say,  Our  Father  who  art 
in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name.  Thy  kingdom 
come.     Thy  will,  etc. 

{SPECIAL   PRAYERS.) 
HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


0 


Let  us  pray. 

UK  Father,  if  the  words  which  have  been  spoken 
are  in  accordance  with  thy  truth,  carry  them,  we 
beseech  thee,  into  the  hearts  of  all  who  have  heard 
them,  and  let  an  increasing  love  of  divine  truth  grow 
up  in  the  minds  and  hearts  of  all  this  assembly.  We 
ask  this  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

HYMN    AND    DOXOLOCiY. 


A  MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  31 

FOURTH  SUNDAY. 

Afternoon  5crbuc. 

THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple:  let  all  the  earth 
keep  Bilence  before  him. 
O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down  ;  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker.    For  he  is  our  God ;  and 
we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his, 
hand. 

Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done 
in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we 
forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation  ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  For 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever.     Amen. 


SELECTION    FROM   THE    PSALMS. 
Read  fesponsively.) 


LESSON    FROM   THE   SCRIPTURES. 


HYMN. 


32  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL, 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD  our  heavenly  Father,  we  would  worship 
thee  with  reverence  and  deep  humility,  for  we 
are  sinners.  We  have  done  the  things  that  we  ought 
not  to  have  done,  and  we  have  left  undone  the  things 
that  we  ought  to  have  done.  Pardon,  we  pray  thee, 
all  our  sins,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
We  would  thank  thee  for  all  thy  mercies.  They  are 
new  every  morning,  fresh  every  evening.  They  are 
more  numerous  than  our  sins.  Make  us  sincerely 
grateful.  Thou  hast  spared  our  lives  while  many 
others  have  died.  Thou  hast  continued  us  in  health 
while  many  others  are  sick.  Help  us  in  our  duties. 
Help  us  to  offer  acceptable  worship  to  thee  now  while 
we  are  assembled  here.  Help  us  in  our  studies  in 
school.  Make  us  industrious  with  our  lessons,  re- 
spectful and  obedient  to  our  teachers,  careful  to  obey 
the  rules  of  this  College.  Help  us  to  be  kind  to  each 
other,  the  strong  not  oppressing  the  weak.  May  our 
fellowship  with  our  schoolmates  be  kind  and  helpful. 
Bless  all  the  teachers  and  those  who  have  the  care 
over  us.  Bless  the  sick  among  us,  and  raise  them 
up  to  health  again.  Give  wisdom  and  grace  to  the 
President  of  the  United  States,  and  to  all  rulers  and 
governors,  and  to  all  people  in  places  of  trust  and 
responsibility.  Remember  all  whom  we  love,  our 
friends  and  relations,  and  do  them  good  according  to 
their  need  and  thy  great  mercy. 


A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  33 

{SPECIAL  PRAYERS.) 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
words  which  we  have  heard  this  day  with  our 
outward  ears,  may  through  thy  grace  be  so  grafted 
inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that  they  may  bring  forth  in 
us  the  fruit  of  good  liviug,  to  the  honor  and  praise 
of  thy  name  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


HYMN   AND   DOXOLOGY. 


34  A   MAX  UAL   FDR    THE   CHAPEL. 

FIFTH   SUNDAY. 
JEormitfl  SStt&te. 

THERE  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any 
good  ?     Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance upon  us. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my 
strength  and  my  redeemer. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God  our  Father  and  preserver,  who 
of  thy  goodness  hast  watched  over  us  during  the 
past  night,  and  brought  us  to  this  day,  strengthen  and 
guard  us  by  thy  Spirit,  that  we  may  spend  it  wholly 
in  thy  service.  And  as  the  sun  now  gives  light  upon 
the  earth,  so  illuminate  our  souls  by  the  brightness  of 
thy  Spirit,  that  we  may  be  guided  in  the  paths  of  holy 
obedience.     We  ask  all  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

SELECTION   FROM    THE   PSALMS. 
(Read  responsively.) 

LESSON    FROM    THE   OLD   TESTAMENT. 


HYMN. 


LESSON    FROM   THE   NEW   TESTAMENT. 


HYMN. 


.(    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  35 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  give   us  thy  heavenly  grace. 
( ruide  as  by  thy  love  in  our  daily  work,  that  all 
may  rightly  understand  and  profit  by  the  instruction 

that  we  receive.  Grant  that  we  may  be  faithful  and 
diligent  in  the  tasks  appointed  us,  and  give  unto  us 
such  success  as  may  be  best  for  us.  Preserve  us  from 
all  selfish  and  unjust  conduct,  from  unruly  and  un- 
worthy ways,  and  make  us  generous  and  true,  pure 
and  honest  in  all  things.  May  we  strive  continually 
to  do  what  is  pleasing  in  thy  sight ;  that  we  may  re- 
joice in  thy  love,  and  so  make  glad  the  hearts  of  our 
teachers  and  friends. 

Blessed  Saviour,  who  during  thy  life  on  earth  didst 
magnify  thyself  chiefly  in  showing  mercy  and  pity, 
and  who  didst  go  about  doing  good  to  the  souls  and 
bodies  of  the  sinful  and  suffering ;  grant  us,  we  pray 
thee,  such  a  measure  of  thy  spirit,  that  we  may  find 
great  pleasure  in  doing  good  to  all  around  us.  Give 
us  tender  hearts  and  willing  hands,  that  we  may  do 
thy  work  in  sustaining  the  weak,  raising  them  that 
fall,  and  comforting  the  sorrowing.  Teach  us  all  that 
we  are  brethren,  and  heirs  of  the  kingdom  which  thou 
hast  promised  to  them  that  love  thee.  Keep  us  from 
all  words  and  deeds  which  may  offend  or  lead  astray ; 
and  grant  to  us  the  joy  of  hearing  that  in  doing  good 
to  the  least  of  thy  little  ones,  we  did  it  unto  thee. 

{SPECI.  l  L   PR.  1  YERS.) 


36  A  MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

May  the  Lord  Almighty  order  all  our  ways  and 
doings  in  his  peace ;  may  he  direct  and  rule  our  hearts 
in  all  things,  and  bring  us  to  life  everlasting,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  who  in  times  past  didst  speak  to  our  fathers 
by  the  prophets,  and  in  these  last  days  to  us  by 
thy  Son ;  we  thank  thee  for  the  volume  of  thy  Holy 
Word;  for  the  plain  and  ample  directions  it  con- 
tains ;  for  the  sublime  instructions  it  affords  ;  for  the 
consolations  and  hopes  it  presents  to  the  penitent,  the 
afflicted,  aud  the  dying ;  for  the  immortal  life  it  re- 
veals to  man  ;  for  the  eternal  glory  and  happiness  it 
promises  to  those  who  love  and  strive  to  obey  thee. 
By  the  light  and  assistance  which  it  gives  to  our  igno- 
rance and  frailty  may  we  be  enabled  to  order  our 
steps  aright ;  to  keep  thy  laws  and  ordinances ;  and 
steadily  to  pursue  that  path  of  virtue  and  true  holi- 
ness which  leads  to  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


HYMN  AND   DOXOLOGY. 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  61 

FIFTH  SUNDAY. 

Efttrnoon  .Srrbfrc. 

THE  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous ;  and 
his  cars  are  open  to  their  cry. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart ;  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you ;  seek,  and  ye  shall 
find  ;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you ;  for 
every  one  that  asketh  receiveth ;  and  he  that  seeketh 
findeth  ;  and  to  him  that  knocketh  it  shall  be  opened. 

Let  its  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  prom- 
ised that  in  all  places  where  thou  dost  record 
thy  name,  thou  wilt  meet  with  thy  servants  and  bless 
them,  fulfill  to  us  at  this  time  thy  promise. 

Solemnize  and  purify  our  minds :  raise  our  hearts 
to  thee ;  endow  us  with  wisdom  and  understanding ; 
may  we  know,  believe  and  love  thy  truth,  so  that  we 
may  offer  to  thee  acceptable  worship,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SELECTION    FROM   THE   PSALMS. 
(Read  responsively.) 


LESSON    FROM    THE    SCRIPTURES. 


HYMN. 


38  A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God  our  heavenly  Father,  this  is  thy 
day.  Thou  art  our  Creator,  Preserver,  Benefac- 
tor. We  are  thy  children,  and  we  come  to  thee  our 
Father. 

We  would  thank  thee  heartily  for  thy  mercies  :  for 
notwithstanding  our  ingratitude,  they  have  not  failed. 
Day  after  day  during  all  our  lives  thy  mercies  have 
been  continued  to  us.  We  would  thank  thee  for  our 
home  with  its  comforts  and  enjoyments,  while  so  many 
are  suffering  from  poverty.  We  thank  thee  for  the 
advantages  of  education  in  school,  while  many  others 
have  no  teachers  and  no  schools.  We  would  thank 
thee  most  of  all  for  the  spiritual  mercies  we  enjoy, 
for  the  house  of  instruction  and  prayer,  for  the  Holy 
Scriptures,  and  for  the  helps  which  enable  us  to  under- 
stand them. 

We  have  to  confess  our  sins.  We  have  done  many 
things  that  are  wrong,  and  we  are  convicted  and 
ashamed  in  thy  presence.  Forgive  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  and  give 
us  a  better  heart,  show  us  a  better  way. 

We  pray  for  a  blessing  on  the  Holy  Scriptures 
which  we  read  and  hear;  on  the  prayers  which  we 
offer,  that  they  may  be  answered  as  thou  seest  best  ; 
on  the  songs  which  we  sing ;  on  the  address  which  is 
to  be  made,  that  it  may  be  suitable  and  good. 

We  pray  for  the  President  of  the  United  States, 


a    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  39 

and  all  others  in  authority,  that  tluy  may  govern  the 
people  in  the  love  and  fear  of  God;  and  that  all  the 
laws  which  they  enact  may  be  for  the  best  interests 
of  this  country  and  for  all  people. 

{SPECIAL  PRAYERS.) 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  sa"ke  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.     Amen. 


HYMX. 


A  DDK  ESS. 


Let  us  pray. 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
A  time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  sup- 
plications unto  thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two 
or  three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  name  thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests ;  fulfill  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires 
and  petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expe- 
dient for  us ;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge  of 
thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting. 
Lighten  our  darkness,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
and  by  thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  dangers 
and  perils  of  this  night;  for  the  love  of  thine  only 
Son  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


HYMX    AXD    DOXOLOGY. 


40  A   MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

AN  EXTRA  SERVICE. 

0  MAGNIFY  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt 
his  name  together. 
I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me,  and  delivered 
me  from  all  my  fears. 

Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving,  and  pay  thy  vows 
unto  the  Most  High. 

Let  us  pray. 

FATHER  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of  whom  the 
whole  family  in  heaven  and  earth  is  named,  we 
bow  unto  thee  humbly  entreating  that  thou  wouldst 
grant  us,  according  to  the  riches  of  thy  glory,  to  be 
strengthened  with  might  by  thy  Spirit  in  the  inner 
man,  so  that  Christ  may  dwell  in  our  hearts  by  faith  ; 
that  we,  being  rooted  and  grounded  in  love,  may  be 
able  to  comprehend  with  all  saints  what  is  the  breadth 
and  length  and  depth  and  height,  and  to  know  the 
love  of  Christ  which  passeth  knowledge,  and  to  be 
filled  with  all  the  fullness  of  God ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SELECTION    FROM   THE   PSALMS. 

(Read  responsively.) 


HYMN. 


LESSON    FROM   THE   SCRIPTURES. 


A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL.  41 

Let  us  j)ray. 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O  God,  and  hear  thy  chil- 
dren's prayer.  We  come  to  thee,  O  thou  that 
hearest  prayer,  for  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh  come, 
Thou  hast  made  us  for  thyself,  and  until  we  come  to 
thee  how  can  we  find  rest?  God,  who  commanded 
the  light  to  shine  out  of  darkness,  shine  in  our  hearts 
to  give  us  the  light  of  the  knowledge  of  the  glory  of 
God  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ.  Thou  hast  given 
him  to  be  the  link  of  life  and  love  between  thee  and 
us,  to  be  the  light  of  the  world,  so  that  whosoever 
believeth  in  him  may  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  may 
have  the  light  of  life.  In  him  thou  hast  given  us  all 
things,  life  and  health  and  daily  bread,  and  friends 
and  helpers ;  blessings  that  come  with  every  morning 
and  that  return  with  every  evening.  In  him  thou 
hast  given  us  eternal  lite,  forgiveness  for  all  our  sins, 
by  his  most  blessed  surrender  and  sacrifice  of  himself 
upon  the  cross.  By  him  thou  hast  given  us  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  thy  holy  gospel,  thy  holy  day.  In  him  thou 
hast  come  to  us,  restoring  our  sinful,  self-ruined  na- 
ture, making  manifest  that  thou  art  our  Father  and 
that  we  are  thy  children,  none  the  less  even  though 
we  be  wayward  children.  Accept  our  adoration  and 
love  and  praise;  our  hymns  of  worship;  our  In  arts 
of  faith ;  the  surrender  of  ourselves,  body,  soul  and 
spirit,  to  be  thine.  We  can  bring  to  thee  no  offering 
that  is  worthy  of  thee,  none  that  can  fully  or  fairly 


42  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

testify  our  unutterable  sense  of  thy  mercy,  none  that 
can  be  worthy  thine  ineffable  love.  But  like  as  to 
the  ear  of  love  on  earth  the  broken  utterance  of  its 
little  children  is  sweet,  and  the  rude  writing  of  its 
little  children  is  fair  and  full  of  meaning,  so  let  our 
humble  thanksgiving  and  worship  be  to  thee ;  so  let 
our  prayer  come  up  before  thee.  Give  us  a  ready 
ear  to  hear  thy  truth,  a  willing,  docile  heart  where- 
with to  receive  it ;  the  mind  that  was  in  Christ  Jesus. 
Lovingly  subdue  our  wills  to  thine.  Increase  our  faith 
in  thee,  and  in  thy  dear  Son  our  Saviour.  Keep  our 
lives  sheltered  in  thine.  Guide  us  by  thy  heavenly 
counsel.  Defend  us  from  all  evil.  Give  us  power  to 
overcome  temptation.  Teach  us  how  to  pass  through 
the  things  seen  and  temporal  so  as  not  to  lose  the 
things  unseen  and  eternal.  Give  thy  grace  to  our 
teachers,  to  our  friends  and  kindred,  to  our  compan- 
ions, and  make  us  true  helpers  of  each  other,  brothers 
and  friends;  in  all  that  is  good,  manful  followers  of 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  and  finally  of  thy  grace  bring  us 
to  the  fellowship  of  the  good  and  true  in  life  ever- 
lasting, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ADDRIXS. 


A    MAX  CM.    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  43 

Ia  t    US  j  i  rmi. 

r\  THOU  who  art  the  true  light  that  lighteneth 

V/  every  man  that  cometh  into  the  world,  by  thy 
holy  truth  to  which  we  have  been  listening,  enlighten 

us  and  grant  us  grace  that  we  may  be  now  and  ever 
not  only  meek  hearers,  but  faithful  doers  of  thy  holy 
will ;  that  so,  keeping  step  with  the  faithful  and  true 
in  every  age  and  every  place,  we  may  come  at  length 
into  the  full  fruition  of  life  eternal,  through  thy  Sun 
»ur  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


HYMN   AND    DOXOLOGY. 


44  A  MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 


NEW  YEAR'S  DAY. 


Let 


pray. 


WE  thank  thee,  heavenly  Father,  for  another  New 
Year's  day,  for  the  life  which  thou  art  giving 
us  upon  the  earth,  and  for  all  the  mercies  and  bless- 
ings which  crown  these  years. 

Give  us  grace  that  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto 
wisdom ;  and  as  our  time  is  passing  away,  help  us  to 
make  the  best  use  of  it,  so  that  whatsoever  our  hands 
find  to  do,  we  may  do  it  with  our  might,  and  do  all 
to  the  glory  of  God. 

We  beseech  thee  to  take  care  of  us  in  all  the  coming 
year.  We  stand  on  the  threshold  to-day,  but  we  know 
not  whether  we  shall  see  the  end.  There  may  be  sad- 
ness and  sorrow  and  sickness  and  suffering  in  the  future. 
We  do  not  know,  nor  do  Ave  desire  to  know  ;  but  if  we 
have  thee  with  us,  all  will  be  well.  If  our  hand  is 
held  in  thy  hand,  we  shall  not  fall,  we  shall  not  be 
afraid.  It  may  be  that  for  some  of  us  our  last  year 
has  this  day  dawned.  Some  now  here  may  pass 
through  the  dark  valley  before  the  year  shall  close. 
If  it  be  so,  do  thou  prepare  us  for  our  Father's  house 
in  heaven. 

{SPECIAL    PRA  VERS.) 


A   MANUAL   FOE    THE  CHAPEL.  45 

WASHINGTON'S  BIRTHDAY. 

Let  us  pro;/. 

THOU,  Lord,  rulest  over  all  the  kingdoms  of  the 
earth ;  and  in  thy  hand  is  the  power  and  might, 
so  that  none  is  able  to  withstand  thee.  Thine  eyes 
behold  the  nations :  by  thee  princes  rule,  even  all 
the  judges  of  the  earth ;  and  thine,  O  Lord,  is  the 
kingdom  and  the  power  and  the  glory  for  ever. 

O  God,  who  by  thy  servant  Moses  didst  lead  forth 
thine  Israel  with  a  mighty  hand  and  with  an  out- 
stretched arm,  who  by  thy  servant  Joshua  didst  bring 
them  into  the  promised  land,  and  by  thy  servant 
David  didst  give  them  victory  over  their  enemies 
and  establish  them  in  peace ;  we  bless  thee  that  when 
the  men  of  this  land  were  few  and  feeble,  and  sore 
oppressed,  thou  didst  remember  thy  covenant  with 
our  fathers,  even  the  sure  mercies  of  David,  and 
didst  raise  up  thy  servant  Washington  for  a  witness 
to  the  people,  a  leader  and  commander  to  the  people. 
We  bless  thee  for  the  wisdom,  the  courage,  the  faith, 
the  fortitude,  the  patience,  wherewith  thou  didst  en- 
dow him  for  the  trials  of  war ;  and  for  the  prudence, 
the  integrity,  the  unselfish  love  of  country  and  of 
mankind,  wherewith  thou  didst  fit  him  for  the  estab- 
lishing of  government  and  the  administration  of 
affairs.  We  bless  thee  for  the  independence,  the 
freedom,  the   order  of  this   nation,  secured  by  his 


46  A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

valor,  his  wisdom,  his  uprightness;  mid  we  pray 
thee,  O  most  righteous  and  most  merciful  God,  that 
the  example  of  his  virtues  may  incite  our  rulers  to 
the  like  patriotism  and  piety,  and  the  memory  of  his 
counsels  may  preserve  among  the  people  the  spirit 
of  unity  and  peace. 

O  Lord,  forgive  our  sins,  the  sins  of  our  rulers, 
the  sins  of  the  people.  Bless  thy  servant  the  Pres- 
ident of  the  United  States,  and  all  his  counsellors ; 
bless  the  assembled  Congress  of  the  nation  ;  bless  all 
governors  and  legislatures,  all  judges  and  magis- 
trates ;  bless  the  army  and  the  navy,  and  all  who  are 
in  any  place  of  authority  and  power  throughout  the 
land  ;  and  grant  that  all  their  doings  may  be  guided 
by  thy  Spirit  and  ordered  by  thy  holy  will.  Bless, 
we  pray  thee,  the  whole  land  and  all  the  inhabitants 
thereof;  and  grant  that  thy  kingdom  may  rule  over 
us  from  sea  to  sea.  We  give  thee  thanks  for  our 
home  in  this  land  of  freedom  and  plenty ;  for  the 
daily  benefits  which  load  our  lives ;  and  pray  for 
grace  to  serve  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son 
our  Saviour.     Amen. 


A   MAX  I'M.    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  47 

GOOD  FRIDAY. 

Let  us  pray. 

0I.<  > I v I >  Jesus,  who  for  our  sake.-  didst  endure  such 
contradiction  of  sinner-  against  thyself,  grant  us 
grace,  that,  like  thee,  we  may  be  meek  and  lowly  of 
heart.  When  offended  and  wronged  by  others,  when 
persecuted  by  an  evil  and  gainsaying  world,  may  we 
remember  him  who,  when  he  was  reviled,  reviled  not 
again,  and  who  from  the  cross  prayed  for  the  forgive- 
i'  his  enemies. 

Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  beseech  thee  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass 
against  us.  As  thou  dost  forgive  our  manifold 
offences,  may  we  ever  show  the  spirit  of  forgiveness 
toward  all  who  do  us  harm.  £et  a  watch  at  the  door 
of  our  lips,  that  we  offend  not  in  word.  May  we  be 
holy,  harmless,  undefiled  ;  and,  while  we  are  bold 
and  firm  for  thy  truth  and  cause,  in  all  that  con- 
cerns ourselves  may  we  study  the  things  that  make 
for  peace.  Help  us  this  day  to  resist  temptation,  to 
walk  uprightly,  to  do  good  as  we  have  opportunity, 
to  be  kind  toward  all,  and  to  overcome  the  world. 

Heavenlv  Father,  we  bless  thee  for  the  mercy  that 
has  brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this  day ;  we  sup- 
plicate thy  favor  upon  all  our  friends ;  we  pray  thee 
to  forgive  our  enemies ;  and,  O  Lord,  prepare  us  for 
the  great  day  of  thine  appearing,  and  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  upon  all  men,  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 


48  A   M  AN  UAL   FOE   Till-:  CHAPEL. 

EASTER   DAY. 

Let  us  pray. 

WITH  grateful  joy,  0  Lord,  we  hail  this  blessed 
day.  We  thank  thee  that  he  who  died  for  our 
sius  has  risen  again.  We  bless  thee  that  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord  has  been  declared  to  be  the  Son  of  God 
with  power  by  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  We 
adore  thee  that  Jesus,  thy  beloved  Son,  is  not  sleep- 
ing in  the  tomb,  but  is  risen  as  he  said,  and  that  he 
has  thus  become  the  first-fruits  of  them  that  sleep  in 
death.  Strengthen  our  faith  in  the  assurance  that  in 
Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive.  We  pray  thee,  O 
heavenly  Father,  to  bring  all  our  hearts  more  and 
more  under  the  power  of  the  revelation  that  the  hour 
is  coining  in  which  all  that  are  in  their  graves  shall 
hear  the  voice  of  the  Son  of  God  and  come  forth ; 
they  that  have  done  good  unto  the  resurrection  of 
life,  and  they  that  have  done  evil  unto  the  resurrec- 
tion of  damnation.  Awaken  in  each  one  of  us  a 
living  faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  that  we  may  in  that  hour 
hear  joyfully  the  voice  that  will  break  the  sleep  of 
death.  Strengthen  us,  by  the  teaching  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  for  every  trial.  Help  us  to  resist  all  sin,  and 
to  purify  ourselves,  even  as  Christ  is  pure.  Espec- 
ially do  we  ask  to  be  delivered  from  the  fear  of  death. 
When  thou  shalt  be  pleased  to  call  us,  may  we  be 
enabled  by  thy  grace  to  say,  "  O  death,  where  is  thy 


A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  49 

sting?  O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory?  Thanks  be 
to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ."     These,  our  praises  and  prayers, 

we  offer  in  the  name  of  him  who,  though  he  was 
dead,  still  lives  to  make  intercession  for  us.  For 
his  >ake  hear  us,  O  Lord  God,  and  help  and  bless  us. 
Amen. 


A  PRAYER  TO   BE  READ  OX   THE  TWENTY- 
FIRST  DAY  OF  MAY. 

OLORD,  our  merciful  Father  in  heaven,  we  render 
thanks  to  thy  name  that  thou  hast  provided 
means  for  our  maintenance  and  instruction.  We 
thank  thee  that  thou  didst  move'  the  founder  of  this 
institution  to  bequeath  his  wealth  to  endow  it.  May 
we  cherish  the  memory  of  his  beneficence  and  the 
debt  of  gratitude  we  owe  to  him  who  was  an  instru- 
ment in  thy  hands  for  our  good.  On  this  anniver- 
sary of  his  birth  may  we  form  new  and  stronger  res- 
olutions to  live  in  a  manner  worthy  of  our  privileges  ; 
to, improve  our  time  and  opportunities,  and  prepare 
for  useful  and  happy  lives. 

May  we  imitate  the  example  of  our  benefactor  in 
his  industry,  his  honesty,  his  temperance,  his  public 
spirit,  and  in  all  parts  of  his  conduct  and  character 
which  were  in  accordance  with  thy  holy  will. 

Bless  the  directors  and  officers  of  this  school,  and 

4 


50  A   31  AN  UAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

give  them  large  measures  of  that  wisdom  which 
cometh  from  above,  to  guide  them  in  their  duties, 
that  they  may  so  instruct  and  train  us  that  we  may 
become  a  blessing  to  our  friends  and  society,  and 
through  thy  Holy  Spirit  may  be  renewed  in  right- 
eousness and  made  heirs  of  a  happy  immortality. 

Be  thou  the  guide  and  guardian  of  those  who  have 
gone  forth  into  the  various  walks  of  industry,  many 
of  whom  revisit  today  this  home  of  their  childhood. 
Grant  them  the  blessings  which  thou  seest  they  need, 
and  bring  us  all  in  thine  own  good  time  to  our  eternal 
rest  and  peace ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen 


FOURTH  OF  JULY. 

Let  us  pray. 

0GOD,  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  who  hast 
made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  men  to  dwell  on 
all  the  face  of  the  earth,  and  hast  determined  the 
times  before  appointed,  and  the  bounds  of  their  hab- 
itation ;  we  bless  thee  that  in  the  fullness  of  time  thou 
didst  plant  in  this  land  a  Christian  people,  and  didst 
give  them  dominion  over  the  wilderness  unto  the 
great  river,  and  beyond  even  unto  the  great  sea,  to- 
ward the  going  down  of  the  sun.  And  we  do  thank 
thee,  Lord  God  of  our  fathers,  that  thou  didst  look 


I    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  51 

upon  them  in  their  affliction  and  oppression,  and 
didst  deliver  them  with  a  mighty  hand  and  with  an 
outstretched  arm,  and  hast  made  of  them  a  nation 
great,  mighty  and  populous,  as  at  this  day.  We 
bless  thee,  O  Lord,  for  our  freedom  and  union ;  for 
our  arts  and  industries;  for  our  fields  and  mines;  for 
our  trade  and  commerce;  for  our  homes,  our  schools, 
and  for  all  thy  benefits  unto  this  nation.  Let  the 
people  praise  thee,  O  God,  let  all  the  people  praise 
thee. 

O  Lord,  preserve  us  from  war  and  discord,  from 
famine,  pestilence,  and  every  evil;  and  purify  us  from 
every  sin.  Ble>s  thy  servant  the  President  of  the 
United  States,  and  all  who  are  in  authority  ;  fill  this 
land  with  judgment  and  righteousness.  May  the 
fear  of  the  Lord  be  our  treasure,  and  wisdom  and 
knowledge  the  stability  of  our  times.  So  may  we, 
as  a  people  whom  thou  hast  redeemed,  help  on  the 
blessed  day  when  the  kingdoms  of  this  world  shall 
become  the  kingdoms  of  our  Lord  and  of  his  Christ ; 
to  whom  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever.     Amen. 


THANKSGIVING  DAY. 

OGOD  our  heavenly  Father,  thou  hast  brought  us 
to  see  another  Thanksgiving  day.     This  day  has 
been  set  apart  by  our  rulers  as  a  day  of  praise  and 


52  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

prayer.  Thy  mercies  have  been  so  abounding  and 
so  unceasing  to  the  people  of  this  nation  that  our 
hearts  should  go  up  to  thee  in  united  fervent  praise. 
We  thank  thee  for  the  early  and  the  latter  rain ;  for 
abundant  harvests,  rewarding  the  labor  of  the  hus- 
bandman ;  for  the  general  health  of  the  people ;  for 
their  well-being,  and  for  their  love  of  country.  We 
thank  thee  that  no  wars  have  desolated  this  fair  land, 
and  that  no  internal  strife  has  disturbed  us.  We  thank 
thee  for  the  advancement  of  religion ;  for  the  open 
Bible,  for  free  schools,  and  for  wholesome  literature. 
We  heartily  thank  thee  for  all  thy  bountiful  gifts  to 
us  and  to  all  men.  We  thank  thee  for  our  life,  and 
all  its  blessings  of  health  and  strength  ;  above  all,  for 
whatever  measure  thou  hast  taught  us  of  thy  grace 
and  truth  ;  and  for  our  hopes  of  things  eternal.  In- 
crease, O  Lord,  this  knowledge,  and  multiply  thy 
grace  upon  us,  that  no  ignorance  nor  sin  may  turn 
our  blessings  into  curses ;  that  we  may  ever  devote 
ourselves  to  thy  service  in  wrord  and  deed ;  and  so 
praising  thee  both  with  our  lips  and  lives,  go  on, 
through  thy  mercy,  to  the  joy  of  everlasting  life. 
We  pray  for  a  continuance  of  these  and  all  needed 
mercies,  with  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  for  the  sake 
of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

{SPECIAL  PRAYERS.) 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  53 

CHRISTMAS  DAY. 

OHOLY  and  blessed  God,  the  God  and  Father  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  bow  at  thy  footstool 
on  the  morning  of  this  blessed  day. 

We  would  join  in  the  angels'  song,  "Glory  to  God 
in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will  toward 
men." 

Thankfully  would  we  listen  to  the  wonderful  tid- 
ings, "  Unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city  of  David 
a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord." 

Help  us  like  the  shepherds  to  go  by  faith  to  Beth- 
lehem, to  find  the  babe  lying  in  a  manger ;  and  then 
may  we  return,  when  this  day  is  over,  to  the  pursuits 
of  life,  glorifying  and  praising  God  for  all  the  won- 
derful things  we  have  seen  and  heard.  Help  us  like 
the  wise  men  to  approach  Christ,  the  Incarnate  Word, 
with  reverence  and  joy,  and  pour  out  at  his  feet  our 
richest  and  best,  as  they  did  their  treasures  of  gold, 
frankincense  and  myrrh. 

AVe  praise  thee  for  the  great  mystery  of  his  birth, 
in  whom  all  the  families  of  the  earth  are  blessed — 
who  is  the  Child  born,  the  Son  given,  Wonderful, 
Counsellor,  the  mighty  God,  the  everlasting  Father, 
the  Prince  of  Peace.  May  we,  amidst  all  the  social 
intercourse  and  enjoyments  of  this  day,  remember 
him  devoutly,  and  consider  how  he  has  sanctified  do- 
mestic life,  and  made  the  joys  of  father,  mother,  hus- 
band, wife  and  child  holier  than  before.     May  he, 


54  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

the  bright  and  morning  star,  shine  over  all  homes. 
May  that  peace  which  he  gives,  and  which  passeth 
all  understanding,  mingle  with  the  innocent  pleasures 
of  our  home  this  day. 

{SPECIAL  PRA  YERS.) 


SUNDAY   AFTER   CHRISTMAS. 

Prayer. 

WE  thank  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  when  there 
was  no  eye  to  pity  and  no  arm  to  save,  thine 
eye  had  compassion  on  our  fallen  race,  and  thine 
arm  brought  salvation.  We  thank  thee  that  thou 
didst  give  thine  own  beloved  Son  to  take  upon  him- 
self our  human  nature ;  to  be  touched  with  the  feel- 
ing of  our  infirmities ;  to  be  tempted  as  we  are,  yet 
without  sin  ;  to  live  as  our  pure  and  perfect  example ; 
and  to  draw  us  by  cords  of  love  that  Ave  might  follow 
him  and  strive  to  be  like  him. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  through  faith  in  his 
name  we  may  be  raised  from  sin  to  holiness,  and  be- 
come partakers  of  the  great  salvation  which  Christ 
has  wrought  out  for  us.  As  the  star  guided  the  wise 
men  to  the  place  where  the  infant  Jesus  was  cradled 
in  a  manger,  so  may  heaven's  light  shine  into  our 
hearts,  and  disperse  our  darkness,  and  lead  us  to  the 
Lamb  of  God;  who  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world. 


.1    MANUAL    FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  55 

O  blessed  Jesus,  O  Christ,  the  anointed  one,  our 
Messiah  sent  to  save,  our  Redeemer  who  died  and  yet 
liveth  evermore,  may  we  never  cease  to  thank  thee, 
to  adore  thee,  to  love  thee,  for  thine  infinite  conde- 
scension in  coming  into  the  world  to  be  born,  to  live, 
and  to  suffer  unto  death  to  save  our  immortal  souls. 
Enable  us  by  the  help  of  the  Holy  Spirit  to  become 
strong  in  thy  strength,  and  to  grow  up  to  the  stature 
of  perfect  men  in  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


LAST   DAY   OF   THE   YEAR. 

MOST  merciful  and  gracious  Father,  through  thy 
good  hand  upon  us  we  are  brought  in  safety  to 
the  close  of  another  year,  and  we  bless  thee  because 
thy  goodness  and  truth  have  followed  us  daily.  From 
thee  have  come  all  our  supplies.  Thou  hast  caused 
us  to  lie  down  night  by  night,  and  thou  hast  protected 
us  ;  we  have  gone'in  and  out  daily,  because  thou  hast 
kept  us.  Thou  hast  made  our  bed  in  sickness,  and 
hast  raised  us  up  again  when  we  have  been  brought 
low.  Thou  hast  refreshed  us  when  weary,  and  hast 
comforted  us  with  thy  comforts.  Thou  hast  endued 
our  souls  with  much  strength,  and  hast  upheld  us, 
saying  to  our  souls,  "Fear  not,  I  am  thy  salvation." 
Thou  hast  blessed  us  with  the  means  of  grace.    Thou 


56  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

hast  made  known  to  us  thy  Son  crucified  for  our  sins, 
and  raised  again  for  our  justification ;  and  thou  hast 
given  thy  good  Spirit  to  teach  and  to  sanctify  the 
hearts  of  thy  people.  O  Lord,  thou  hast  done  all 
this  for  us,  and  delighted  to  do  us  good ;  notwith- 
standing all  our  sins,  our  negligences,  and  our  back- 
slidings.  O  God,  we  acknowledge  that  we  have  not 
rendered  unto  thee  according  to  all  that  thou  hast 
done  for  us.  We  cast  ourselves  anew  on  our  divine 
Redeemer.  We  pray  thee,  for  his  sake,  forgive  us  all 
that  is  past.  Renew  to  us  now  the  sense  of  thy  free 
pardon,  and  so  give  us  peace  ;  so  fill  us  with  thy  grace 
and  heavenly  benediction,  that  we  may  rejoice  and 
be  glad  in  thee  all  the  days  of  our  life. 

And  now,  Lord,  may  we  be  all  taught  so  to  num- 
ber our  days  as  to  apply  our  hearts  more  simply,  sin- 
cerely and  wholly  to  heavenly  wisdom.  Thou,  and 
thou  only,  knowest  when  we  shall  be  cut  off.  Only 
give  us  grace  that  we  may  always  stand  ready  and 
prepared  for  the  coming  of  Jesus,  and  may  be  found 
of  him  in  peace.  Look  in  mercy  on  our  country. 
Pardon  our  national  sins.  Let  not  our  abuse  of  the 
privileges  which  thou  hast  bestowed  bring  down  thy 
judgments  on  the  land.  Continue  to  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  our  national  blessings.  Hear  us,  O  Lord,  and 
stir  up  thy  strength  and  come  among  us,  and  with 
great  might  succor  us  ;  and  hasten  the  time  when  all 
shall  know  thee,  from  the  least  to  the  greatest ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  57 


PRAYER  FOR  A  PUPIL  ABOUT  TO  LEAVE  THE 
SCHOOL. 

OLORD,  thou  Counsellor  and  Guide  of  them  who 
put  their  trust  iu  thee,  we  pray  for  thy  blessing 
upon  thy  young  servant  who  is  about  to  enter  upon 
the  active  duties  of  life.  We  beseech  thee  to  guard 
him  in  his  inexperienced  years;  protect  him  from  the 
assaults  of  temptation ;  keep  him  in  the  way  of  wis- 
dom, and  let  not  his  feet  decline  from  her  path. 
Assist  him  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  so  to  order  his  con- 
duct in  life  that  he  may  rejoice  the  hearts  of  his 
friends,  and  bring  honor  to  the  school  which  has 
nurtured  his  childhood  and  instructed  his  youth. 
And  do  thou  constrain  him  by  the  power  of  thy  love 
to  surrender  to  thee  the  best  affections  of  his  heart, 
and  the  earliest  service  of  his  life,  and  the  praise 
shall  be  thine ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 

{SPECIAL  PRAYERS.) 


FOR  A  PUPIL  DISMISSED  FOR  WKONG-DOING. 

OGOD,  who  lovest  the  sinner  while  thou  hatest  his 
sin,  we  pray  for  the  erring  youth  who  is  about  to 
be  separated  from  us.  Be  pleased  to  give  him  sincere 
repentance  for  his  transgressions,  and  may  he  firmly 


58  A   31  AN  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

resolve  to  yield  no  more  to  the  suggestions  of  bad 
associates,  nor  to  the  impulses  of  a  turbulent  aud  dis- 
obedient spirit. 

O  Lord,  forgive  his  sin,  and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit 
renew  his  heart,  and  give  him  better  purposes  and 
higher  aims.  As  he  is  now  to  enter  upon  new  scenes, 
may  he  so  conduct  himself  as  to  become  a  worthy 
member  of  society  and  a  useful  citizen. 

Hear  us  in  mercy,  pardon  our  shortcomings,  and 
save  us  in  Christ  our  Redeemer. 

{SPECIAL  PRAYERS.) 


FOR  RECENTLY-ADMITTED  PUPILS. 

BLESSED  Saviour,  who  didst  take  little  children 
in  thine  arms,  and  didst  say  to  thy  disciples, 
"  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid 
them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven,"  do 
thou  look  kindly  and  in  gentle  pity  upon  these  little 
ones  who  have  left  their  homes  and  friends  and  come 
to  live  in  this  place,  to  them  so  new  and  strange. 
May  they  meet  with  kind  friends  here,  who  will  love 
them,  and  care  for  them,  and  train  them  up  to  be 
good  men  ;  and  teach  them  to  love  their  fellow  pupils, 
and  to  love  the  Saviour,  and  to  fear  God  and  keep 
his  commandments. 


A  MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  59 

O  Lord,  give  these  children  favor  in  the  eyes  of 
the  older  boys.  Inspire  with  a  spirit  of  kindness  those 
to  whom  they  will  look  as  to  elder  brothers  for  pro- 
tection and  example. 

{SPECIAL  PRAYERS.) 

Keep  us  all  in  the  path  of  duty,  and  save  us  in 
heaven,  thy  dwelling-place;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


FOE  A  SICK  PUPIL. 

MERCIFUL  God,  who  dost  not  willingly  afflict 
thy  children,  we  beseech  thee  to  look  with  com- 
panion on  our  sick  boy.  Give  efficacy  to  the  rem- 
edies which  are  employed  for  his  recovery.  Grant 
him  patience  to  bear  his  suffering  without  distrusting 
thy  goodness.  Enable  him  to  look  up  to  thee  as  his 
Father  and  his  God,  who  doest  all  things  well.  \Xe 
know  that  it  is  in  thy  power  to  heal  every  disease, 
and  we  earnestly  beseech  thee  to  deal  mercifully  with 
our  young  friend  ;  and  with  returning  health  may  he 
rejoice  and  give  thanks  for  thy  goodness  and  mercy. 
And  especially  we  pray  that  thy  Holy  Spirit  may 
lead  him  to  give  his  heart  to  thee,  and  to  walk  in 
that  new  and  living  way  that  leads  to  everlasting 
life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

SPECIAL    I' I! A  VERS.) 


60  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Or  this. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God  and  merciful  Father,  to  whom 
alone  belong  the  issues  of  life  and  death,  look 
down  from  heaven,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  with  the 
eyes  of  mercy  upon  this  boy,  now  lying  upon  the  bed 
of  sickness.  Visit  him  with  thy  salvation  ;  deliver 
him  in  thy  good  appointed  time  from  his  bodily  pain, 
and  save  his  soul  for  thy  mercy's  sake ;  that,  if  it 
shall  be  thy  pleasure  to  prolong  his  days  here  on 
earth,  he  may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of 
thy  glory  by  serving  thee  faithfully  and  doing  good 
in  his  generation  ;  or  else  receive  him  unto  those 
heavenly  habitations,  where  the  souls  of  those  who 
sleep  in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest  and 
felicity.  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
in  the  name  of  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


A  PKAYER  TO  BE  READ  AFTER  ANNOUNCING 
THE  DEATH  OF  A  PUPIL. 

0LORD  God,  we  would  bow  in  humble  resigna- 
tion to  thy  holy  will,  and  still  trust  in  thy  good- 
ness, though  affliction  has  visited  us  and  death  has 
entered  our  dwelling.  Teach  us  to  draw  lessons  of 
instruction  from  every  dispensation  of  thy  providence, 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  61 

and  when  we  see  the  young  cut  down  as  the  flower  of 
the  morning,  may  we  be  impressed  with  the  feebleness 
of  our  hold  on  life,  and  persuaded,  through  the  help 
of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  prepare  for  the  Master's  call 
whenever  it  shall  please  him  to  remove  us  hence. 

We  beseech  thee  to  sanctify  this  event  to  all  of  us. 
Let  not  its  solemn  admonition  pass  away  from  our 
minds  and  leave  no  trace ;  but  let  it  remain  in  our 
memories,  speaking  to  our  souls  through  years  to 
come,  exhorting  us  to  be  also  ready ;  for  we  know 
not  the  day  nor  the  hour  when  God  shall  require  the 
life  which  he  has  lent  us. 

Bless  the  afflicted  relatives  of  our  deceased  friend 
and  fellow  pupil.  May  they  draw  consolation  from 
that  unfailing  source  which  Jesus  has  opened  for  sor- 
rowing hearts.  May  they  look  to  him  who  wept  with 
those  who  wept,  and  whose  tender  sympathies  will  be 
balm  to  their  stricken  souls. 

Grace,  mercy  and  peace  be  with  us  all,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


FOE  A  SICK  OFFICER. 

OTHOU  merciful  Lord,  our  God,  we  earnestly 
beseech  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  our  friend 
whom  thou  hast  visited  with  sickness.  Give  him 
patience  and  steadfast  trust  in  thy  goodness.     Cheer 


62  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

him  with  the  assurance  that  these  light  afflictions, 
which  are  but  for  a  moment,  shall  work  out  for  him 
a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of  glory. 
May  no  cloud  of  doubt  or  darkness  hide  from  him 
the  light  of  thy  reconciled  countenance,  and  may 
his  soul  rest  serene  and  tranquil  in  thy  love. 

Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  soon  to  restore  him  to  health, 
that  he  may  again  discharge  the  responsible  duties 
to  which  he  has  been  called,  and  live  long  to  thy 
praise  and  glory ;  and  all  we  ask  is  in  the  name  of 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


FOR  CONGRESS. 

GRACIOUS  God,  we  pray  thee,  as  for  all  nations, 
so  for  our  own  people,  for  the  President,  and  for 
the  Congress  now  assembled,  that  thou  wouldst  in- 
spire all  our  rulers  and  legislators  with  the  spirit  of 
right,  justice  and  truth,  and  with  'thy  most  holy  fear; 
and  that  thou  wouldst  prosper  their  counsels  to  the 
advancement  of  true  religion,  and  the  welfare  and 
honor  of  our  government  and  people;  that  things 
may  be  settled  upon  sure  foundations,  and  that  peace 
and  happiness,  fairness  and  right,  with  thy  holy  faith 
and  fear,  may  continue  among  us  for  all  generations. 
All  which  we  pray  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 


A   MANUAL    FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  63 

BURIAL  SERVICE. 

OUR  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  glory  of  man  as  the 
flower  of  grass.  The  grass  withereth,  and  the  flower 
thereof  falleth  away ;  but  the  word  of  the  Lord  en- 
dureth  for  ever. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  thee,  but  jus- 
tice and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy  throne: 
mercy  and  truth  go  before  thy  face.  Though  thou 
slay  us,  yet  will  we  trust  in  thee.  Our  flesh  and  our 
heart  fail ;  but  thou  art  the  strength  of  our  heart, 
and  our  portion  for  ever. 


Psalm  XC. 


LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  place 
///  all  generations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world, 

Even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction ; 

And  say  est,  Return,  ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yes- 
terday when  it  is  past, 

And  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  earnest  them  away  as  with  a  flood ;  they  are 
as  a  sleep ; 


64  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

In  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  groweth  up; 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up ; 

In  the  evening  it  is  cut  doivn,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger, 

And  by  thy  wrath  are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee, 

Our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath ; 

We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ; 

And  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years, 

Yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow ; 

For  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger  ? 

Even  according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days, 

That  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Keturn,  O  Lord,  how  long? 

And  let  it  repent  thee  concerning  thy  servants. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy ; 

That  we  may  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou 
hast  afflicted  us, 

And  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 

Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants, 

And  thy  glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us  :  and  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ; 
Yra,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 


A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  (HAVEL.  65 

AND  the  king  said  unto  Cushi,  Is  the  young  man 
Absalom  Bafe?  And  Cushi  answered,  The  ene- 
mies of  my  lord  the  king,  and  all  that  rise  against 
thee  to  do  thee  hurt,  be  as  that  young  man  is.  And 
the  king  was  much  moved,  and  went  up  to  the  cham- 
ber <»ver  the  gate,  and  wept ;  and  as  he  went,  thus  he 
said,  O  my  son  Absalom  !  would  God  I  had  died  for 
thee,  O  Absalom,  my  son,  my  son  ! — 2  Sam.  18  :  32,  33. 

And  when  the  child  was  grown,  it  fell  on  a  day, 
that  he  went  out  to  his  father  to  the  reapers.  And 
he  said  unto  his  father,  My  head,  my  head!  And 
he  said  to  a  lad,  Carry  him  to  his  mother.  And 
when  he  had  taken  him,  and  brought  him  to  his 
mother,  he  sat  on  her  knees  till  noon,  and  died. — 
2  Kings  4  :  18-20. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  he  went  into  a  city  called 
Nain  ;  and  many  of  his  disciples  went  with  him, 
and  much  people.  Now  when  he  came  nigh  to  the 
gate  of  the  city,  behold,  there  was  a  dead  man  carried 
out,  the  only  son  of  his  mother,  and  she  was  a  widow : 
and  much  people  of  the  city  was  with  her.  And 
when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had  compassion  on  her, 
and  said  unto  her,  Weep  not.  And  he  came  and 
touched  the  bier  :  and  they  that  bare  him  stood  still. 
And  he  said,  Young  man,  I  say  unto  thee,  Arise. 
And  he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and  began  to  speak. 
And  he  delivered  him  to  his  mother. — Luke  7  :  11-15. 


66  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

And  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Thy  brother  shall  rise 
again.  Martha  saith  unto  him,  I  know  that  he 
shall  rise  again  in  the  resurrection  at  the  last  day. 
Jesus  said  unto  her,  I  am  the  resurrection  and  the 
life:  he  that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead, 
yet  shall  he  live :  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth 
in  me  shall  never  die. — John  11  :  23-26. 

And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes ; 
and  there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow, 
nor  crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more  pain.  .  .  . 
And  they  shall  see  his  face,  .  .  .  and  there  shall  be 
no  night  there,  ...  for  the  Lord  God  giveth  them 
light— Revelation  21  :  4  ;  22  :  4,  5. 


HYMN. 


Let  us  pray. 

FATHER  of  mercies  and  God  of  all  comfort,  who 
dost  not  afflict  willingly  the  children  of  men,  but 
lovest  those  whom  thou  chastenest,  draw  near,  we 
earnestly  beseech  thee,  with  thine  own  abundant  con- 
solations, to  us  who  are  sorrowing  for  the  dead,  so 
that  while  we  mourn,  we  may  not  murmur,  or  faint 
under  thy  rod  ;  but,  remembering  thine  unnumbered 
past  and  present  mercies,  thy  promises,  and  all  thy 


A  MANUAL   FOB    Till:  CHAPEL.  67 

love  in  Christ,  may  resign  ourselves  meekly  into  thy 
hands,  to  be  taught  and  disciplined  by  thee.  Thou, 
Lord,  knowest  our  condition,  our  sorrows,  and  the 
secrets  of  our  hearts.  Pour  into  our  wounded  spirits 
the  balm  of  thy  fatherly  wisdom  and  compassion, 
and  grant  that,  loosened  from  earthly  ties,  we  may 
cleave  the  more  closely  to  thee,  who  bringest  life  out 
of  death,  and  who  canst  turn  our  grief  into  eternal  joy. 

{SPECIAL  PPAYERS.) 

AND  now,  O  merciful  God,  grant  unto  us,  who  are 
still  spared,  grace  to  receive  aright  the  warnings 
of  thy  providence,  and  the  lessons  taught  us  by  the 
life  and  death  of  our  fellows.  May  every  instance 
of  mortality  remind  us  of  the  evil  of  sin  and  the 
vanity  of  earthly  things,  and  lead  us  unto  him  in 
whom  pardon,  peace  and  life  are  to  be  found,  so  that 
we  may  be  delivered  from  both  the  power  of  sin  and 
the  fear  of  death.  And  grant  that,  whensoever  our 
call  shall  come,  our  souls  may  depart  in  peace,  and 
our  bodies  rest  in  hope  to  rise  in  glory,  through  the 
might  and  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour ;  for 
whom,  and  through  whom,  we  desire,  in  life  and  in 
death,  to  bless  thy  name ;  and  to  whom,  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  would  ascribe  all  glory  and 
praise,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all.  evermore.     Amen. 


GS  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

At  the  Grave. 

FORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God, 
in  his  wise  providence,  to  take  out  of  this  world 
the  soul  of  our  deceased  brother,  we  therefore  commit 
his  body  to  the  ground  ;  earth  to  earth,  ashes  to  ashes, 
dust  to  dust ;  looking  for  the  general  resurrection  in 
the  last  day,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  at  whose  second  coming  in 
glorious  majesty,  to  judge  the  world,  the  earth  and 
sea  shall  give  up  their  dead ;  and  the  corruptible 
bodies  of  those  who  sleep  in  him  shall  be  changed, 
and  made  like  unto  his  own  glorious  body,  according 
to  the  mighty  working  whereby  he  is  able  to  subdue 
all  things  unto  himself. 

I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me,  Write, 
From  henceforth  blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in 
the  Lord  ;  even  so,  saith  the  Spirit,  for  they  rest  from 
their  labors. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  according  to  his  abundant  mercy  hath 
begotten  us  again  unto  a  lively  hope,  by  the  resur- 
rection of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  to  an  inherit- 
ance incorruptible  and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not 
away. 

Grace,  mercy  and  peace,  from  God  the  Father, 
the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you,  hence- 
forth and  for  ever.     Amen. 


A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  09 

ASCRIPTIONS   OF  PRAISE. 

With  which  any  service  may  be  ended 

BLESSING,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  be 
unto  him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto 
the  Lamb,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abun- 
dantly above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to 
the  power  that  worketh  in  us ;  unto  him  be  glory  in 
the  Church  by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  us  from  falling, 
and  to  present  us  faultless  before  the  presence  of  his 
glory  with  exceeding  joy ;  to  the  only  wise  God  our 
Saviour,  be  glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power, 
both  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

Now  unto  the  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us 
unto  his  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  be  glory  and 
dominion  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Now  unto  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King 
of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords  ;  who  only  hath  immor- 
tality, dwelling  in  the  light  which  no  man  can  ap- 


70  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

proaeh  unto ;  whom  no  man  hath  seen  or  can  see :  to 
him  be  honor  and  power  everlasting.     Amen. 

Unto  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our 
sins  in  his  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us  kings  and 
priests  unto  God  his  Father;  to  him  be  glory  and 
dominion  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


OCCASIONAL  PRAYEKS. 

0GOD,  who  seest  that  wTe  have  no  power  of  our- 
selves, that  wTe  are  not  wise  enough  for  our  own 
direction,  nor  strong  enough  for  our  own  defence,  let 
us  acknowledge  thee  in  all  our  ways,  and  not  lean  to 
our  own  understanding.  Let  thy  light  guide  us,  thy 
providence  protect  us,  thy  grace  enable  us  faithfully 
to  discharge  all  public  and  private  duties  thou  shalt 
see  fit  to  call  us  to ;  that,  being  armed  with  thy  de- 
fence, we  may  be  preserved  from  all  dangers,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  Almighty  God,  Father  of  mercies,  source  of 
holiness,  the  fountain  of  strength,  grant  us  power  to 
resist  and  overcome  all  temptations  and  to  guard 
against  all  dangers,  that  we  may  not  he  the  slaves 
of  pas.-ion,  fear  or  desire.     We  are  surrounded  by 


A  MANUAL   FOB   Tin:  <J/.irKL.  71 

dangerous  allurements ;  our  hearts  are  deceitful,  our 
passions  awake,  our  duties  difficult,  our  resolutions 
weak.  Be  thou  unto  us  wisdom,  righteousness,  sane-" 
tification  and  redemption.  Thou  hast  promised  thy 
Holy  Spirit  to  those  who  seek  him  :  grant  that  he 
may  dwell  with  us,  instruct,  support  and  encourage 
us  in  holiness,  resignation  and  every  Christian  virtue. 
Grant  that  our  infirmities  may  be  fewer  and  our 
graces  stronger,  so  that  we  may  walk  on  steadfastly 
in  the  ways  of  thy  laws  and  the  works  of  thy  com- 
mandments, and  finally,  through  the  merits  and  me- 
diation of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  attain  to  that 
heavenly  kingdom  where  is  fullness  of  joy  and  pleas- 
ure for  evermore.     Amen. 

O  God,  who  hast  commanded  that  no  man  should 
be  idle,  but  that  we  should  all  work  with  our  hands 
the  thing  that  is  good ;  look  graciously  upon  thy 
servants  now  going  forth  to  do  their  duty  in  that 
station  of  life  unto  which  thou  hast  been  pleased  to 
call  them.  May  thy  blessing  be  upon  our  persons, 
upon  our  labors,  upon  our  substance,  and  upon  all 
that  belongs  to  us.  Enable  us  to  resist  the  tempta- 
tions of  the  world,  the  flesh  and  the  devil ;  to  follow 
the  motions  of  thy  good  Spirit ;  to  be  serious  and 
holy  in  our  lives;  true  and  just  in  our  dealings; 
watchful  over  our  thoughts,  words  and  actions ;  dil- 
.  igent  in  our  business,  and  temperate  in  all  things. 
Give  us  grace  that  we  may  honestly  improve  all  the 


72  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

talents  thou  hast  committed  to  our  trust,  aud  that 
no  worldly  business,  no  worldly  pleasures,  may  ever 
divert  us  from  the  thoughts  of  the  life  to  come; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  God,  who  by  the  example  of  thy  dear  Son  hast 
warned  us  that  we  should  work  thy  works  while  it  is 
day,  before  the  night  cometh,  when  no  man  can  work  ; 
keep  us  from  sloth  and  idleness,  and  from  the  misuse 
of  those  talents  which  thou  hast  committed  to  our 
trust.  Enable  us  to  perform  the  several  duties  of 
our  state  and  calling  with  such  care  and  diligence 
that  our  work  may  never  be  reproved  in  thy  sight ; 
and  forasmuch  as  the  needful  business  of  this  life  is 
apt  to  steal  away  our  hearts  from  thee,  give  us  grace 
to  remember  that  we  have  a  Master  in  heaven,  and 
to  do  everything  in  singleness  of  heart,  as  unto  thee 
and  not  unto  men,  that  of  thee  we  may  receive  the 
reward  of  the  inheritance  which  thou  hast  promised 
in  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

O  God,  who  hast  revealed  to  us  the  light  of  thy 
gospel,  and  called  us  into  the  fellowship  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  bless  thy  Word  which  we  have  heard 
this  day  ;  and  grant  that  we  may  put  away  the  works 
of  darkness,  and  may  walk  in  purity,  uprightness 
and  sincerity;  that  we  may  have  fellowship  with 
thee,  for  thou  art  light,  and  with  thee  there  is  no 
darkness  at  all  ;  that  when  the  shadows  of  this  mor- 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CMAPEL.  16 

tal  life  are  passed  away,  we  may  behold  those  things 

which  the  eye  of  man  hath  not  Been,  and  be  made 
partakers  of  everlasting  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Blessed  Lord,  who  hast  given  us  a  new  command- 
ment that  we  should  love  one  another,  and  hast  taught 
us  that  where  envy  and  strife  are,  there  is  confusion 
and  every  evil  work  ;  give  unto  us  thy  servants  grace, 
that  we  may  be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another,  and 
that  there  may  be  no  schism  among  us.  Put  away 
from  us  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and  anger,  and  evil 
speaking,  with  all  malice;  and  grant  that,  in  honor 
preferring  one  another,  we  may  walk  in  love,  even 
as  thou,  Lord,  didst  love  us,  and  give  thyself  to  die 
for  our  sins.     Amen. 

O  Lord  God,  the  life  of  mortals,  the  light  of  the 
faithful,  the  strength  of  those  who  labor,  and  the 
repose  of  the  blessed  dead ;  grant  us  a  peaceful  night 
free  from  all  disturbance,  that  after  an  interval  of 
•jiiiet  sleep  we  may  by  thy  bounty,  at  the  return  of 
light,  be  endued  with  activity  by  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
and  enabled  in  security  to  render  thanks  to  thee; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  God,  by  whom  the  meek  are  guided  in  judg- 
ment, and  light  riseth  up  in  darkness  for  the  godly ; 
grant   us,  in   all   our  doubts   and   uncertainties,  the 


74  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

grace  to  ask  what  thou  wouldst  have  us  to  do ;  that 
the  spirit  of  wisdom  may  save  us  from  all  false 
choices,  and  that  in  thy  light  we  may  see  light,  and 
in  thy  straight  path  we  may  not  stumble ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  gracious  Saviour,  who  lovest  little  children,  and 
didst  take  them  into  thy  holy  arms  and  bless  them ; 
bless  now,  we  pray  thee,  the  children  in  this  school. 
May  they  grow  up  in  thy  fear  and  love ;  may  they 
live  ever  as  msmbers  of  Christ,  children  of  God  and 
heirs  of  heaven  ;  may  they  give  their  hearts  to  thee, 
and  remember  their  Creator  in  the  days  of  their 
youth :  that  so  they  may  be  thine  for  ever,  and  at 
length  enter  the  heavenly  inheritance  which  thou 
hast  purchased  for  them,  who  livest  and  reignest  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  one  God  evermore. 
Amen. 

God  of  all  power  and  glory,  who  hast  not  appointed 
us  unto  wrath,  but  to  obtain  salvation  by  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ;  perfect  and  fulfil  in  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  the  work  of  thy  redeeming  mercy,  that,  being 
delivered  more  and  more  from  our  sins,  we  may  be 
able  to  serve  thee  in  newness  of  life.  Sanctify  us  in 
body,  soul  and  spirit,  and  guide  us  evermore  in  the 
way  of  peace.  Help  us  to  overcome  the  world. 
Beat  down  Satan  under  our  fret.  Give  us  courage 
to  confess  Christ  always,  and  patience  to  endure  in 


A   MANUAL    FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  75 

his  service  to  the  end;  that,  having  finished  our 
course  with  joy,  we  may  rest  in  hope,  and  finally 
attain  to  the  resurrection  of  the  just ;  through  the 
infinite  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  uuto  our  prayer.  Keep  us  now 
and  always  in  thy  faith  and  fear ;  and  so  cleanse  our 
conscience,  we  beseech  thee,  by  the  daily  visitation 
of  thy  grace,  that  when  thy  Son  our  Lord  shall  come 
he  may  find  us  fit  for  his  appearing,  and  ready  to 
meet  him,  without  spot,  in  the  company  of  all  his 
saints ;  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

O  Lord  our  God,  we  bless  thee  for  our  lives,  and 
all  gifts  of  grace  and  of  nature ;  for  instruction  in 
divine  truth ;  for  the  voice  of  thy  calling,  repeated 
so  often ;  for  thy  patience,  thy  long-suffering  towards 
us,  who  so  often  and  so  grievously  have  sinned  against 
thee ;  for  all  the  benefits  we  have  received ;  for  any 
good  we  may  have  done  ;•  for  the  enjoyment  of  pres- 
ent good ;  for  thy  promise  and  our  hope  of  good  to 
come ;  for  wise  teachers ;  for  benefactors  never  to  be 
forgotten ;  for  brethren  of  one  mind  with  us ;  for 
kind  friends;  for  all  who  by  their  writings  or  words 
or  example  have  helped  us  on  our  way.  For  all 
these  mercies,  and  for  all  others  known  or  unknown, 
remembered  or  forgotten,  we  would  bless  and  praise 
thee  now  and  for  ever;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


76  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE   CHAPEL. 

AN  EVENING   PRAYER. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  whose  strength  and  protec- 
tion have  been  continually  around  ns  to-day,  we 
thank  thee  for  our  preservation  from  the  evils  and 
dangers  to  which  we  are  every  moment  exposed,  and 
for  the  restraining  grace  which  has  kept  us  from 
grievous  faults.  We  thank  thee  for  any  progress  we 
may  have  made  in  our  studies,  and  in  our  obedience 
and  love  towards  thee  and  towards  those  under  whose 
care  thou  hast  placed  us.  If  we  have  been  able  to 
do  what  is  right  and  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  it  is  not 
of  ourselves,  but  of  thee.  And  we  beseech  thee  that 
wheresoever  we  have  this  day  fallen  short  of  our 
duty,  and  have  disobeyed  thy  will  and  command- 
ments, thou  wouldst  forgive  it,  and  remember  it  not 
against  us.  If  by  our  thoughtless  words  and  care- 
less acts  we  have  done  hurt  to  others,  and  led  them 
into  sin,  bring  them  again,  we  pray  thee,  into  the 
right  way,  and  grant  unto  them  and  us  true  repent- 
ance and  earnest  endeavors  to  lead  henceforth  a  more 
pure  and  blameless  life.  Guard  us  this  evening  and 
during  the  coming  night,  that  we  may  be  safe  from 
all  harm  in  body  and  soul ;  and  may  we  lie  down  in 
peace  with  thee  and  with  one  another. 

0  BLESSED  Spirit  of  Truth,  through  whom  alone 
we  think  those  things  that  be  good  ;  grant  to  us 
a  right  judgment  in  all  things.     Turn  away  our  eyes, 


A   MAX  UAL   FOR   THE  ('II A  PEL.  77 

we  pray  thee,  from  pride  and  vanity;  keep  us  from 

an  undue  trust  in  our  own  strength  and  wisdom  ;  and 
teach  us  to  admire  in  others  whatsoever  is  pure  and 

true,  lovely  and  of  good  report.  Teach  us  ever,  O 
Saviour,  by  thine  own  Bpotless  example;  and  to  Thee, 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  shall  be  all  the 
glory  and  praise,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

TNTO  thy  hands,  O  Lord,  we  commend  our  souls 
1  and  bodies.  We  beseech  thee  to  keep  us  during 
the  night  which  is  at  hand  in  peace  and  safety,  and 
grant  that  we  may  awake  in  the  morning  refreshed 
and  ready  for  thy  service;  that  with  obedient  hearts 
and  renewed  strength  we  may  be  prepared  to  do  thy 
will  all  the  day.    Amen. 


SELECTIONS 

FBOM   THB 

PSALMS  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES. 


FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

ifHorm'wj. 
Psalm  I. 

BLESSED   is  the   man  that  walketh  not  in  the 
counsel  of  the  ungodly, 

Nor  stand  eth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the 
seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ; 

And  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers 
of  water, 

That  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season; 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither ; 

And  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so  : 

But  are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment, 

Nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

79 


80  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  ('UAPEL. 

For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous : 
But  the  way  of  the  ungodly  ahull  perish. 


Psalm   II. 


WHY  do  the  heathen  rage, 
And  the  people  imagine  a  vain  thing  ? 

The  kiugs  of  the  earth  set  themselves, 

And  the  riders  take   counsel  together,  against  the 
Lord,  and  against  his  Anointed,  saying, 

Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder, 

And  cast  away  their  cords  from  us. 

He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh : 

The  Lord  shall  have  them  in  derision. 

Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath, 

And  vex  them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

Yet  have  I  set  my  king 

Upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

I  will  declare  the  decree :  the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
me,  Thou  art  my  son  ; 

This  day  have  L  begotten  thee. 

Ask  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance, 

And  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  possession. 

Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  of  iron ; 

Thou  shalt  dash  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

Be  wise  now,  therefore,  O  ye  kings : 

Be  instructed,  ye  judges  of  the  earth. 


A  MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL,  81 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear, 
And  rijoio1  with  trembling. 

Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  ye  perish  from 
the  way,  when  his  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little. 
Blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 


FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
Psalm  III. 

LORD,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me  ? 
Many  are  they  that  rise  up  against  me.        t 
Many  there  be  which  say  of  my  soul, 
There  is  no  help  for  him  in  God. 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  shield  for  me; 
My  glory,  and  the  lifter  up  of  mine  head. 
I  cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice, 
And  he  heard  me  out  of  his  holy  hill. 
I  laid  me  down  and  slept ; 
I  awaked :  for  the  Lord  sustained  me, 
I  will  not  be  afraid  of  ten  thousands  of  people, 
That  have  set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 
Arise,  O  Lord  ;  save  me,  O  my  God  ;  for  thou  hast 
smitten  all  mine  enemies  upon  the  cheek  bone ; 
Thou  ha-^t  broken  the  teeth  of  the  ungodly. 
Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord  : 
Thy  blessing  is  upon  thy  people. 


82  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

Psalm  IV. 

HEAR  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness : 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress ; 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  my  prayer. 

But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that 
is  godly  for  himself: 

The  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call  unto  him. 

Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not : 

Commune  with  your  own  heart  upon  your  bed,  and 
be  still. 

Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness ; 

And  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any 
good  ? 

Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon 
us. 

Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart, 

More  than  in  the  time  that  their  corn  and  their  wine 
increased. 

I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep : 

For  thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 


A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  <  ilal'EL.  b'6 

SECOND  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH, 

^Horning. 
Psalm  V. 

GIVE  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord; 
( bnsider  my  meditation. 

Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King  and 
my  God : 

For  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 

My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O  Lord  ; 

///  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and 
will  look  up. 

For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wick- 
edness : 

Neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy  ; 

And  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple. 

Lead  me,  0  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness,  because  of 
mine  enemies ; 

Make  thy  way  straight  before  my  face. 

For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  their  mouth  ;  their 
inward  part  is  very  wickedness. 

Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre;  they  flatter  with 
tin  ir  tongue. 

But  let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice  : 
let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because  thou  defendest 
them  : 

Let  them  oho  that  love  thy  name  he  joyful  in  thee. 


84  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous ; 

WitJi  favor  wilt  thou  conyxiss  him  as  with  a  shield. 


Psalm  VIII. 


OLORD,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  earth ! 

Who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength,  because  of  thine  enemies, 

That  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 
fingers, 

The  moon  and  the  stars,  ivhich  thou  hast  ordained; 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him? 

And  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him? 

For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels, 

And  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  thy  hands ; 

Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet: 

All  sheep  and  oxen, 

Yea,  (t)id  the  beads  of  the  field; 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea, 

And  whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord,  our  Lord, 

How  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the  earth  ! 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  85 

SECOND  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afttmoon. 
Psalm  XV. 

LORD,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle? 
Who  shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hill? 

He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, 

And  speakeih  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

He  that  baekbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doeth 
evil  to  his  neighbor, 

Xor  taheth  up  a  reproach  against  his  neighbor. 

In  whose  eves  a  vile  person  is  contemned  ; 

But  he  honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury, 

Nor  taketh  reward  against  the  innocent. 

He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never  he  moved. 


Psalm  XVI. 


PRESERVE  me,  0  God : 
For  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust. 
The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and 
of  my  cup : 

Than  maintained  my  lot. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places ; 

Yea,  I  Jiace  a  goodly  heritage. 


86  A  31  AN  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  counsel ; 

My  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me: 

Because  he  is  at  my  right  hand,  J  shall  not  be  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth : 

My  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ; 

Neither  wilt  thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see  cor- 
ruption. 

Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life :  in  thy  presence 
is  fullness  of  joy  ; 

At  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for  evermore. 


THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

iHornirtcj. 
Psalm  XVIII. 

I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength. 
The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my 
deliverer ; 

My  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust ; 

My  buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and  my 
high  tower. 

I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  who  is  worthy  to  be 
praised : 

So  shall  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord, 

And  cried  unto  my  God: 


A  MANUAL   FOE    Till:  CHAPEL.  87 

He  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple, 

And  my  cry  came  before  him,  ecru  into  his  ears. 

Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled; 

The  foundations  also  of  the  hills  moved  and  were 
shaken,  because  he  was  wroth. 

There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  his  nostrils,  and  fire 
out  of  his  mouth  devoured  : 

Coals  were  kindled  by  it. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down : 

And  darkness  was  under  his  feet. 

And  he  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly ; 
Yea,  lie  did  fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

He  made  darkness  his  secret  place : 

IL's  pavilion  round  about  him  were  dark  waters,  and 
thick  clouds  of  the  skies. 

At  the  brightness  that  was  before  him  his  thick 
clouds  passed, 

Hail  stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

The  Lord  also  thundered  in  the  heavens,  and  the 
Highest  gave  his  voice ; 

Hail  stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

Yea,  he  sent  out  his  arrows  and  scattered  them ; 

And  he  shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 

Then  thex'hannels  of  waters  were  seen, 

And  the  foundations  of  the  world  were  discovered 

At  thy  rebuke,  O  Lord, 

At  the  blast  of  the  breath  of  thy  nostrils. 

He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me, 

He  drew  me  out  of  many  waters. 


88  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy, 

And  from  them  which  hated  me:  for  they  were  too 
strong  for  me. 

They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  calamity : 

But  the  Lord  was  my  stay. 

He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  large  place ; 

Me  delivered  me,  because  he  delighted  in  me.    [ness  ; 

The  Lord  rewarded  me  according  to  my  righteous- 

According  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  hath  he  recom- 
pensed me. 

For  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord, 

And  have  not  wickedly  departed  from  my  God. 

For  all  his  judgments  were  before  me, 

And  I  did  not  put  away  his  statutes  from  me. 

I  was  also  upright  before  him, 

And  I  kept  myself  from  mine  iniquity. 

Therefore  hath  the  Lord  recompensed  me  accord- 
ing to  my  righteousness, 

According  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  in  his  eyesight. 

With  the  merciful  thou  wilt  show  thyself  merciful ; 

With  an  upright  man  thou  wilt  shoiv  thyself  upright; 

With  the  pure  thou  wilt  show  thyself  pure ; 

And  with  the  froward  thou  wilt  show  thyself  froward. 

For  thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people ; 

But  wilt  bring  down  high  looks. 

For  thou  wilt  light  my  candle ; 

The  Lord  my  God  will  enlighten  my  darkness. 

For  by  thee  I  have  run  through  a  troop ; 

And  by  my  God  have  I  leaped  over  «  w<dl. 


A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  89 

As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect :  the  word  of  the 
Lord  is  tried ; 

He  is  a  buckler  to  all  those  that  trust  in  him. 

For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord  ? 

Or  who  is  a  rock  save  our  God? 

It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength, 

And  maketh  my  way  perfect. 

He  maketh  my  feet  like  hinds'  feet, 

And  setteth  me  upon  my  high  places. 

He  teaeheth  my  hands  to  war, 

So  that  a  bow  of  steel  is  broken  by  mine  anus. 

Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  thy  salvation : 
and  thy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up, 

Arid  thy  gentleness  hath  made  me  great. 


THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  XIX. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ; 
And  the  firmament  showeth  his  Itandywork. 
Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech, 
And  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 
There  is  no  speech  nor  language, 
Where  their  voice  is  not  heard. 
Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth, 
And  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 
In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun,  which 
is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber. 


90  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

And  rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and 
his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it : 

And  there  is  nothing  hid  from,  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul: 

The  testimony  of  the  Lord    is  sure,  making  wise  the 
simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart : 

The  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening 
the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever : 

The  judgments  of  the  Lord    are  true  and  righteous 
altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold : 

JSiveeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned :  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Mho  can  understand  his  error*?   cleanse  thou  me 
from  secret  faults. 

Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous 
sins;  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me: 

Then  shall  I  be  upright,  and  I  shall  he  innocent  from 
the  or  eat  transgression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight. 

Oh  Lord,  my  strength,  ana  my  redeemer. 


A  MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  91 

FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  XX. 

THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble ; 
The  name  of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee; 

Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary, 

And  strengthen  thee  out  of  Zion  ; 

Remember  all  thy  offerings, 

And  accept  thy  burnt  sacrifice; 

( rrant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart, 

And  fulfill  all  tin/  counsel. 

We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in  the  name 
of  our  (rod  we  will  set  up  our  banners : 

The  Lord  fulfill  all  tlaj  petition*. 

Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  saveth  his  anointed ; 

He  will  hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven  with  the  saving 
strength  of  his  right  hand. 

Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses : 

But  we  will  remember  the  name  of  the    Lord   our 

Hod. 

They  are  brought  down  and  fallen : 
But  we  are  risen  and.  stand  upright. 
Save,  Lord  : 
Let  the  king  hear  us  when  we  call. 


92  A   MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

Psalm  XXIII. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ; 
I  shall  not  want. 

He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures : 

He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul : 

He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of  righteousness,  for  his 
11  time's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil:  for  thou  art 
with  me : 

Thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence 
of  mine  enemies : 

Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil;  my  cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life : 

And  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 


FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

glftaooit. 

Psalm  XXIV. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's  and  the  fulness  thereof; 
The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 
For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas, 
And  established  it  upon  the  floods. 


A   MANUAL   FOR    THE   (HAVEL.  93 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord? 

Or  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  f 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ; 

Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn 
deceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord, 

And  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him, 

That  seek  thy  face,  0  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates;  and  be  ye  lift 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors ; 

And  the  King  of  ylory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord  strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in 
battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  even  lift  them  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors ; 

And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord  of  hosts,  He  is  the  King  of  glory. 


Psalm  XXV. 


UXTO  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
0  my  God,  L  trust  in  thee  : 
Let  me  not  be  ashamed  ; 
Let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 


94  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

Yea,  let  none  that  wait  ou  thee  be  ashamed  : 

Let  them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  without  cause. 

Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord  ; 

Teach  me  thy  paths. 

Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me : 

For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation ; 

Ou  thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 

Remember,  0  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy  lov- 
ing-kindnesses; 

For  they  have  beeu  ever  of  old. 

Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions : 

According  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me, 

For  thy  goodness'  sake,  0  Lord. 

Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord  : 

Therefore  will  he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment : 

And  the  meek  will  he  teach  his  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth 

Unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 

For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  pardon  mine  in- 
iquity; 

For  it  is  great. 

What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ? 

Him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease ; 

And  his  seed  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him  ; 

And  he  will  shoiv  them  his  covenant. 


A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  95 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord; 

For  In  shaM  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me; 

0  bring  thou  me  out  of  my  distresses* 

Look  upon  mine  affliction,  and  my  pain; 

And  forgive  all  my  sins. 

O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me ; 

L<t  me  not  be  ashamed;  for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me; 

For  I  wait  on  thee. 


FIFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

itforning. 
Psalm  XXVII. 

THE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation  ;  whom 
shall  I  fear? 

The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life;  of  whom  shall 
I  be  afraid  f 

Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my 
heart  shall  not  fear ; 

Though  war  should  rise  against  mc,  in  this  wiU  J 
be  confident. 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I 
seek  after;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  all  the  days  of  my  life, 


96  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

To  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  inquire  in 
his  temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 
pavilion:  in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he 
hide  me : 

He  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me:  therefore  will  I  offer  in  his 
tabernacle  sacrifices  of  joy ; 

I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice : 

Have  mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face ; 

My  heart  said  unto  thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me ;  put  not  thy  serv- 
ant away  in  anger : 

Thou  hast  been  my  help ;  leave  me  not,  neither  for- 
sake me,  0  God  of  my  salvation. 

When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me, 

Then  the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord, 

And  lead  me  in  a  plain  path,  because  of  mine  ene- 
mies. 

I  had  feinted  unless  I  had  believed  to  sec  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Wait  on  the  Lord. 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  thine 
heart : 

Wait,  L  say,  on  the  Lord. 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  97 

FIFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
Psalm  XXXI. 

IN  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ; 
Let  me  never  be  ashamed: 
Deliver  me  iu  thy  righteousness. 

Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me;  deliver  me  speedily: 

Be  thou  my  strong  rock,  for  an  house  of  defence 
to  save  me. 

For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress: 

I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy : 

For  thou  hast  considered  my  trouble; 

Thou  hast  known  my  soul  in  adversities, 

And  had  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy: 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble; 

Mine  eye  is  consumed  with  grief, 

My  strength  faileth  because  of  mine  iniquity, 

But  I  trusted  in  thee,  0   Lord:    I  said,  Thou  art 
my  God. 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand : 

Deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  mine  enemies,  and  from 
them  that  persecute  me. 

Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant  : 

Save  me  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness, 

Which  thou  hast  laid  up  for  them  that  fear  thee; 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence 
from  the  pride  of  man  ; 
7 


98  A   MANUAL  FOB   THE  CHAPEL. 

Thou  shall  keep  them  secretly  in  a  pavilion  from  the 
strife  of  tongues. 

For  I  said  in  my  haste,  I  am  cut  off  from  before 
thine  eyes : 

Nevertheless  thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  supplica- 
tions when  I  cried  unto  thee. 

O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints ; 

For  the  Lord  preserveth  the  faithful,  and  plentifully 
rewardeth  the  proud  doer. 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  your 
heart, 

All  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 


SIXTH   DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^ftonu'nij. 
Psalm  XXIX. 

GIVE  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty, 
Give  unto  the  Lord,  glory  and  strength. 
Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name; 
Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters : 
The  God  of  glory  thundereth:  the    Lord    is  upon 
many  waters. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful ; 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 
The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people; 
The  Lord  will  ble*s  hi*  people  with  peace. 


.1    MANUAL    FOB,    THE  CHAPEL.  99 

Psalm  XXXIII. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous : 
For  praise  is  comely  for  the  upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp : 

Sing  unto  him  with  the  psaltery,  and  an  instrument 
of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  him  a  new  song ; 
Play  skilfully  with  a  loud  noise. 
For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right ; 
And  all  his  works  are  done  in-  truth. 
He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment: 
The  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 
By   the   word    of    the   Lord   were    the    heavens 
made : 

And  all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 
He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  an 
heap : 

He  layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 
Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  : 
Let  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of 
him. 

For  he  spake  and  it  was  done ; 
He  commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 
The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought : 

■*  He  moketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none  ej 
The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever, 
The  thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 


100  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL, 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  ; 

And  the  people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own  in- 
heritance. 

The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven ; 

He  beholdeth  all  the  son*  of  men. 

From  the  place  of  his  habitation  lie  looketh 

Upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that 
fear  him, 

Upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy; 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death, 

And  to  keep  them  alive  in  famine. 

Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  ; 

He  is  our  help  and  our  shield. 

For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him  ; 

Because  we  have  trusted  in  his  hoi;/  name. 

Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us, 

According  as  we  hope  in  thee. 


i 


SIXTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 

Psalm  XXXIV. 

WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times : 

His  praise  shall  continually  he  in  my  mouth. 
My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord: 
The  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 


A    MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  101 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
And  let  us  exalt  his  name  together. 

1  sou-lit  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me, 
And  delivered  rru  from  all  my  fears. 

They  looked  unto  him  and  were  lightened ; 
And  (heir  faces  wen  not  ashamed. 
This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him, 
And  saved  him  out  of  all  his  trouble*. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about 
them  that  fear  him, 
And  delivereih  them. 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good: 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints  • 

For  there  is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  Jiim. 
The  young  lions  do  lack  and  suffer  hunger : 
But  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good 
thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me: 

1  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life, 

And  loveth  many  days,  that  he  may  see  yoodf 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil, 

And  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ; 

Seek  peace,  and  pur  me  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous, 

And  hi<  ears  are  open  nnt<>  their  cry. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil, 


102  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

To  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 
The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth, 
And  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart ; 

And  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous: 

But  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones : 

Not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked  ; 

And  they  that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants  ; 

And  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate. 


SEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^Hornimj. 
Psalm  XXXVI. 

THY  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens, 
And  thy  faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  cloud.-;. 
Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains :  thy 
judgments  are  a  great  deep  : 

0  Lord,  thou  preserved  man  and  beast. 
How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God  ! 
Tfirrefore  the  children  of  men  }>ui  their  trust  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 


A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  103 

They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness 
of  thy  house ; 

And  thou  shaft  make  them  drink  of  the  river  of  thy 
pleasures. 

For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life : 
In  thy  light  shall  we  see  light. 

O  continue  thy  loving  kindness  unto  them   that 
know  thee; 

And  thy  righteousness  to  the  upright  in  heart. 
Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me, 
.4//^/  let  not  the  hand  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 


Psalm  XXXVII. 

"PRET  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers, 

J-      Neither  be  thou   envious  against  the  workers  of 

iniquity. 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass, 

And  wither  as  the  green  herb. 

Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good : 

So  shalt  thou  dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt 
be  fed. 

Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord  ; 

And  he  shall  give  thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord  ; 

Trust  abo  in  him,  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass: 

And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the 
light, 


104  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

And  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 

Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him  : 

Fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in  Jiis 
way,  because  of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  devices 
to  pass. 

Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath  ; 

Fret  not  thyself  in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

For  evil  doers  shall  be  cut  off: 

But  those  that  wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit 
the  earth. 

For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not  be; 

Yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place,  and  it 
shall  not  be. 

But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth, 

And  shall  delight  themselves  in  the  abundance  of 
peace. 

The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the  Lord  ; 

And  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down : 

For  the  Lord  upholdeth,  him  with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old ; 

Yet  have  I  not  seen  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his 
seed  begging  bread. 

He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth  ; 

And  his  teed  is  blessed. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ; 

And  dwell  for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  judgment, 

And  forsaketh  not  his  sai)it*. 


A   MANUAL  Foil   THE  CHAPEL.  105 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom, 
And  his  tongue  talketh  of  judgm  til 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart : 

None  of  his  steps  shall  slide. 

Mark  the  perfect  man,  aud  behold  the  upright : 

For  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

The  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  Lord; 
He  is  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  deliver  them ; 
1L  shall  deliver  them  from  the  tricked,  and  save  them, 
because  they  trust  in  him. 


SEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
Psalm  XLII. 

AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks, 
So  panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  0  God. 
My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God  : 
When  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God  f 
My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night, 
While  they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God? 
When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my  soul 

in  me :  for  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude ;  I  went 

with  them  to  the  house  of  God, 

With  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multitude 

that  l-ej)t  Jiolyduy. 


106  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  (IT A  PEL. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  in  me  ? 

Hope  thou  in  God;  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him  for  the 
help  of  his  countenance. 

0  my  God,  my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me :  there- 
fore will  I  remember  thee, 

From  the  land  of  Jordan,  and  of  the  Hermonites, 
from  the  hill  Mizar. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  water- 
spouts : 

All  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  are  gone  over  me. 

Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving-kindness 
in  the  daytime, 

And  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and  my 
prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

1  will  say  unto  God  my  rock,  Why  hast  thou  for- 
gotten me? 

Why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression  of  the 
enemy  t 

As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  re- 
proach me  ; 

While  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God  f 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me? 

Hope  thou  in  God;  for  1  shall  yet  praise  him,  who 
is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 


A  MANUAL   FOE   THE  CHAPEL.  107 

EIGHTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^Homing. 

Psalm  XLIIL 

JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause  against 
an  ungodly  nation : 

0  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and  unjust  man. 

For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength  :  why  dost 
fchou  east  me  off? 

Why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression  of  the 
enemy  t 

Oh  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth  :  let  them  lead 
me; 

Let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy  tab- 
emacles. 

Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God 
my  exceeding  joy : 

Yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  thee,  0  God,  my 
God. 

Why  art  thou  east  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me? 

Hope  in  God;  far  I  shall  yet  praise  him,  who  id  the 
health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 


108  a   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 


Psalm  XLV. 

MY  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter :  I  speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  king : 

My  tongue  is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 

Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  ;  grace  is 
poured  into  thy  lips : 

Therefore  God  hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 

Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O  most  mighty, 

With  thy  glory  and  thy  majesty. 

And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously,  because  of 
truth  and  meekness  and  righteousness ; 

And  thy  right  hand  shall  teach  thee  terrible  things. 

Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  king's 
enemies  ; 

Whereby  the  people  fall  under  thee. 

Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever : 

The  scejjtre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest  wickedness : 

Therefore  God,  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

I  will  make  thy  name  to  be  remembered  in  all  gen- 
erations ; 

Therefore  shall  the  people  praise  thee  for  ever  and 
ever. 


A    MAX  I'M.    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  109 

EIGHTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
Psalm  XLVI. 

GOD  is  our  refuge  aud  strength, 
A  very  present  help  in  trouble. 

Therefore  will  uot  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 
moved, 

And  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the  midst 
of  the  St  a : 

Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled, 

Though  the  mountain*  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 
glad  the  city  of  God  ; 

The  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  Most  High. 

God  is  iu  the  midst  of  her ;  she  shall  not  be 
moved : 

God  shall  help  her,  and  that  rigid  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved : 

He  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 

What  desolations  he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the 
earth  : 

lb  breah  th  the  how,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sunder : 
he  burnetii  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 


HO  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God ; 
I  will  be  exalted  among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted 
in  the  earth. 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; 
The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 


Psalm  /XLVIL 


OCLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people: 
Shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible; 
He  is  a  great  King  over  all  the  earth. 
He  shajl  choose  our  inheritance  for  us, 
The  excellency  of  Jural,  whom  he  loved. 
God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout, 
The  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet 
Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises ; 
Sing  praises  unto  oar  King,  sing  praises. 
For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth : 
Sing  ye  praises  with  understanding. 
God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  : 
God  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 


A  MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  Ill 

NINTH   DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

<Hornincj. 

Psalm  XL VIII. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised 
In  the  eity  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his 
holiness. 

Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth, 
La  Mount  Zion, 

On  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the  great  King. 

God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 

For,  lo,  th<   kings  were  assembled,  they  passed  by  to- 
gethi  r. 

They  saw  it,  and  so  they  marvelled  ; 

They  were  troubled,  and  hasted  away. 

As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our  God : 

God  will  establish  it  for  ever. 

We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  0  God, 

In  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

According  to   thy  name,  O  God,  so  is  thy  praise, 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth : 

Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

Let  Mount  Zion  rejoice, 

Let  the  daughters  of  Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy 
judgments. 

Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her: 

Tell  the  towers  thereof. 


112  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces: 
That  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 
For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever ; 
He  will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death. 


NINTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Efitrnoon. 
Psalm  LI. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy 
loving-kindness ; 

According  unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies 
blot  out  mi)  t run  agressions. 

Wash  me  throughly  from  mine  iniquity, 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions ; 

And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned, 

And  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight ; 

That  thou  mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speakest, 

And  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts ; 

And  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know 
ivisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  : 

Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 


A   MANUAL   FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  113 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness  ; 

Thai  the  hours  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins, 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 

( Ireate  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God ; 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ; 

And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation ; 

And  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways; 

And  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood  guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  God 
of  my  salvation ; 

And  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips ; 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it; 

Thou  delighted  not  in  burnt  offering. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit : 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0*God,  thou  wilt  not 
despise. 

Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion : 

Build  thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of 
righteousness,  with  burnt  offering  and  whole  burnt 
offering ; 

Then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 


114  A  M AN UAL   FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

TENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JHornincj. 
Psalm  CXXX. 

OUT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord. 
Lord,  hear  my  voice; 
Let  thine  ears  be  attentive 
To  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 
If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities, 

0  Lord,  who  shall  stand  f 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee, 
That  thou  mayest  be  feared. 

1  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait, 
And  in  his  word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning  : 

L  say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  :  for  with  the  Lord 
there  is  mercy, 

And  with  him  k  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 

From  all  his  iniquities. 


Psalm  LV. 


GIVE  ear  to  my  prayer,  O  God  ; 
And  hide  not  thyself  from  my  supplication. 
Attend  unto  me,  and  hear  me : 


A  MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  115 

I  mourn  in  my  complaint,  and  make  a  noise; 

Because  of  the  voice  of  the  enemy,  because  of  the 
oppression  of  the  wicked: 

For  they  east  iniquity  upon   me,  and  in  wrath  they 
hate  me. 

My  heart  is  sore  pained  within  me  ; 

And  the  terrors  of  death  are  fallen  upon  me. 

Fearfulness  and  trembling  are  come  upon  me, 

And  horror  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

And  I  said,  Oh  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove ! 

For  then  would  I  fly  away  and  be  at  rest. 

Lo,  then  would  I  wander  far  off, 

And  remain  in  the  wilderness. 

As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God ; 
And  the  Lord  shall  save  me. 

Evening,  and  morning,  aud  at  noon,  will  I  pray, 
and  cry  aloud ; 

And  he  shall  hear  my  voice.    . 

He  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace  from  the  battle 
that  was  against  me : 

For  there  were  many  with  me. 
God  shall  hear  and  afflict  them, 
E<;  n  he  that  abideth  of  old. 
Because  they  have  no  changes, 
Therefore  they  fear  not  God. 

Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  sus- 
tain thee : 

He  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous  to  be  moved. 


116  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

TENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

gtfttrnoon. 
Psalm  LVII. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me: 
For  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee  : 
Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  make  my 
refuge, 

Until  these  calamities  be  overpast. 

I  will  cry  unto  God  most  high  ; 

Unto  God  that  per formeth  all  things  for  me. 

He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me 

From  the  reproach  of  Mm  that  would  swallow  me  up. 

Be  thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens ; 

Let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed : 

I  will  sing  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory  ;  awake,  psaltery  and  harp ; 

I  myself  will  awake  early. 

I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people ; 

I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens, 

And  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens : 

Let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 


A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  117 

Psalm  LXI. 

HEAR  my  cry,  0  God  ; 
Attend  unto  my  prayer. 

From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto  thee, 
when  my  heart  is  overwhelmed  : 

Lead  me  to  the  rock  thai  is  higher  than  I. 

For  thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me, 

And  a  strong  tower  from  the  enemy. 

I  will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever ; 

I  will  trust  in  the  covert  of  thy  wings. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  heard  my  vows : 

Thou  ha.<t  given  me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear 
thy  name. 

So  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thy  name  for  ever, 

That  I  may  daily  perform  my  vows. 


ELEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^Horning. 
Psalm  LXII. 

TRULY  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God : 
From  him  cometh  my  salvation. 
He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation  ; 
He  is  my  defence :  I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 
My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God: 
For  my  expectation  is  from  him. 


118  A   MANUAL  FOR    THE   CHAPEL. 

He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation  ; 

He  is  my  defence:  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory : 

The  rock  of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

Trust  in  him  at  all  times  ;  ye  people,  pour  out  your 
heart  before  him  : 

God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of 
high  degree  are  a  lie : 

To  be  laid  in  the  balance,  they  are  altogether  lighter 
than  vanity. 

Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not  vain  in 
robbery  : 

If  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

God  hath  spoken  once ;  twice  have  I  heard  this ; 

That  power  belongeth  unto  God. 

Also  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  belongeth  mercy : 

For  thou  renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 


Psalm  LXIII. 


OGOD,  thou  art  my  God  ;  early  will  I  seek  thee ; 
my  soul  thirsteth  for  thee, 
My  flesh  longeth  for  thee  in  a  dry  and  thirsty  land, 
where  no  water  is ; 

To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory, 

So  as  I  have  seen  thee  in  tJie  sanctuary. 

Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life, 


A    MANUAL    FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  119 

My  lips  shall  praise  tht  < . 

Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live : 
I  will  lift  up  my  hands  in  thy  name. 

My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fat- 
'.!•  SS  : 
And  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  joyful  lips: 
When  I  remember  thee  upon  my  bed, 
And  meditate  on  thee  in  the  night  watches. 
Because  thou  hast  been  my  help, 
Therefore  in  the  shadow  of  thy  icings  will  I  rejoice. 
My  soul  followeth  hard  after  thee : 
Thy  right  hand  upholdeth  me. 


ELEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
Psalm  LXV. 

PRAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  O  God,  in  Zion : 
And  unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

O  thou  that  nearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me:  as  for  our  transgres- 
sion*, thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  ehoosest,  and 
causest  to  approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in 
thy  courts : 

We  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house, 
even  of  thy  holy  temple. 


120  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  thou  answer 
us,  O  God  of  our  salvation ; 

Who  art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
and  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea: 

Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains ; 
being  girded  with  power : 

Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of  their 
waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are 
fifraid  at  thy  tokens : 

Thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and  even- 
ing to  rejoice. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it : 

Thou  greatly  enrichest  it. 

With  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  water : 

Thou  prepared  them  corn,  when  thou  hast  so  pro- 
vided for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly,  thou 
settlest  the  furrows  thereof: 

Thou  makest  it  soft  with   showers,  thou  blessed  the 
springing  thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ; 

And  thy  paths  drop  fitness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness: 

And  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks ; 

The  volleys  also  ore  covered  over  with   corn  ;    they 
shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 


A   MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  121 

TWELFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^Homing. 
Psalm  LXYL 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands : 
Sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name :  make  his  praise 
glorious. 

All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall  sing 
unto  thee  ; 

They  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 

He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land :  they  went  through 
the  flood  on  foot : 

There  did  ice  rejoice  in  him. 

He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever :  his  eyes  behold 
the  nations : 

Let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 

0  bless  our  God,  ye  people, 

And  make  the  voice  of  his  praise  to  be  heard: 
Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life, 
And  si(ffereth  not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 
For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us : 
Thou  hast  tried  us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

1  will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt  offerings: 
I  will  pay  thee  my  vows, 

Which  my  lips  have  uttered, 

And  my  mouth  hath  spoken,  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God, 

And  I  will  declare  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 


122  A   MANUAL  FOR    THE   CHAPEL. 

I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth, 
And  he  was  extolled  with  my  tongue. 
If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart, 
The  Lord  will  not  hear  me: 
But  verily  God  hath  heard  me ; 
He  hath  attended  to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 
Blessed  be  God,  which  hath  not  turned  away  my 
prayer, 

Nor  his  mercy  from  me. 


TWELFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
Psalm  LXVIL 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us ; 
And  cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  us. 
That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth, 
Thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 
Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ; 
Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  be  glad   and  sing  for  joy :   for 
thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously, 
And  govern,  the  nation*  upon' earth. 
Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  ; 
Liet  all  the  people  praise  thee. 
Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase; 
And  God,  even  our  own  dad,  *h  all  bless  us. 


.1    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

God  shall  bless  us. 

And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  fear  him. 


Psalm  LXVIII. 

A  FATHER  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the 
widows, 

Ts  (rod  in  his  holy  habitation. 

God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families :  he  bringeth  out 
those  which  are  bound  with  chains  : 

Bat  the  rebellious  dwell  in  a  dry  land. 

O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy  people, 

When  thou  didd  marcJi  through  the  wilderness; 

The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at  the 
presence  of  God : 

Even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the  presence  of  God, 
the  God  of  Israel. 

The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even 
thousands  of  angels  : 

The  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in  Sinai,  in  the  holy  place. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  cap- 
tivity captive  :  thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men  ; 

Yea,  for  the  rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God  might 
dwell  among  them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lobd,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with 
benefits, 

Even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 


124  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

THIRTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

iftlorninjg;. 
Psalm  LXXI. 

IN  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ; 
Let  me  never  be  put  to  confusion. 

Deliver  me  iu  thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me  to 
escape : 

Incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

Be  thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I  may 
continually  resort : 

Thou  hast  given  commandment  to  save  me:  for  thou 
art  my  rock  and  my  fortress. 

Deliver  me,  O  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the 
wicked, 

Out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel  man. 

For  thou  art  my  hope,  O  Lord  God  : 

Thou  art  my  trust  from  my  youtJt. 

I  am  as  a  wonder  unto  many  ; 

But  thou  art  my  strong  refuge. 

Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise 

And  with  thy  honor  all  the  day. 

Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age ; 

Forsake  me  not  when  my  strength  faileth. 

O  God,  be  not  far  from  me  : 

0  my  God,  make  haste  for  my  help. 

But  I  will  hope  continually, 

A)id  will  yet  praise  thee  more  mid  more. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  125 

Mv  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  righteousm  ss 
And  thy  salvation  all  the  day. 
I  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God  : 
/  will  make  mention  of  thy  righteousness,  even  of 
thine  only. 

0  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  : 
And  hitherto  have  I  dec/a nd  thy  wondrom  works. 
Thy  righteousness  also,  O  God,  is  very  high, 

Who  had  done  great  things:  0  God,  who  is  like  unto 
thee  t 

1  will  also  praise  thee  with  the  psaltery, 
Even  thy  truth,  0  my  God  : 

Unto  thee  will  I  sing  with  the  harp, 

0  thou  Holy  One  of  Israsl. 

My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto  thee; 

And  my  soul,  which  thou  hast  redeemed. 

My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  righteousness 

All  the  day  long. 


THIRTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

S^fttrnoon. 
Psalm  LXXII. 

GIVE  the  king  thy  judgments,  O  God, 
And  thy  righteousness  unto  the  king's  son. 

He  shall  judge  thy  people  with  righteousness, 
And  thy  poor  with  judgment. 


126  A   MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people, 

And  the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 

He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people, 

He  shall  save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and  shall 
break  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon 
endure, 

Throughout  all  generations. 

He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown  grass: 

As  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish : 

And  abundance  of  pence  so  lone/  as  the  moon  endnreth. 

He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea, 

And  from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before 
him  ; 

And  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents : 

The  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 

Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him : 

All  nations  shall  serve  him. 

For  he  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth ; 

The  poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  shall  save  the  souls  of  the  needy. 

He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  vio- 
lence : 

And  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 


A    MANUAL    FOB    I  Hi:  CHAPEL.  127 

And  he  shall  live,  and  to  him  shall  be  given  of  the 
gold  of  Sheba  : 

Prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  him  continually;  and 
aaily  shall  he  be  praised. 

There  shall  be  an  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth  upon 
tlif  top  of  the  mountains  ;  the  fruit  thereof  shall  shake 
like  Lebanon : 

And  they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like  grass  of  the 
earth. 

Hi>  name  shall  endure  for  ever:  his  name  shall  be 
continued  as  long  as  the  sun : 

And  men  shall  be  blessed  in  him;  all  nations  shall 
call  him  blesst  d. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel, 

Who  only  doeth  wondrous  things. 

And  blessed  be  his  glorious  name  for  ever : 

And  lei  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  It  is  glory. 
Amen,  and  Amen. 


FOURTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

gBtorntiuj. 

Psalm  LNXX. 

G1 IVE  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that  leadest 
^     Joseph  like  a  flock  ; 

Thou    that    dwellest    between    the    cherubim,    shine 
forth. 


128  A   MANUAL   FOB    THE  CHAPEL. 

Before  Ephraim  and  Benjamin  and  Manasseh  stir 
up  thy  strength, 

And  come  and  save  us. 

Turn  us  again,  O  God, 

And  cause  thy  face  to  shine;  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt: 

Thou  hast  cast  oat  the  heathen,  and  planted  if. 

Thou  preparedst  room  before  it, 

And  didst  cause  it  to  take  deep  roof,  and  it  filled  the 
land. 

The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it, 

And  the  boughs  thereof  were  like  the  goodly  cedars. 

She  sent  out  her  boughs  unto  the  sea, 

And  her  branches  unto  the  river. 

Return,  we  beseech  thee,  O  God  of  hosts : 

Look  down  from  heaven,  and  behold,  and  visit  this 
vine ; 

And   the   vineyard   which   thy   right   hand  hath 
planted, 

And  the  branch  that  thou  modest  strong  for  thyself. 

Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right  hand, 
Upon  the  son  of  man  whom  thou  modest  strong  for 
thyself. 

So  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee : 
Quicken  us,  and  we  will  call  upon  thy  name. 

Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
Cause  thy  face  to  shine;  and  we  shall  be  saved. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  129 

FOURTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

gUttlTCOOK. 

Psalm  LXXXIV. 

HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles, 
0  Lord  of  hosts/ 

My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  : 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  erieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house, 

And  tJte  swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay 
her  young, 

Even  thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts, 

My  King  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house : 

They  will  be  dill  praising  thee. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Every  one  of  them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer : 

Give  ear,  0  God  of  Jacob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  shield, 

And  look  upon  the  face  of  thine  anointed. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield :  the  Lord 
will  give  grace  and  glory  : 

No  good  tiling  will  he  withhold  from  them  that  walk 
uprightly. 

O  Lord  of  hosts, 

Biased  is  the  man  that  trusteth  hi  thee. 
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loO  A   MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

Psalm  LXXXV. 
ORD,  thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy  land  : 


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Thou  hast  brought  bach  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
Thou  hast  forgiveu  the  iniquity  of  thy  people ; 
Thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 
Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 
And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak  :  for  he 
will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints : 
But  let  them  not  turn  again  to  jolly. 
Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him ; 
That  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 
Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together ; 
Righteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 
Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  ; 
And  rigltteousness  shall  look  down  from  heaven. 
Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good ; 
And  our  land  shall  yield  her  i)icrease. 
Righteousness  shall  go  before  him  ; 
And  shall  set  us  in  the  ivay  of  his  steps. 


FIFTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

piomfng. 

Psalm  LXXXVI. 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me: 
For  I  am  poor  <ni<!  needy. 
Preserve  my  soul ;  for  lam  holy : 


A    MANUAL    FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  131 

0  thou  my  Grod,  save  thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  thee. 
Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  : 

For  I  cry  unto  thee  daily. 

Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant : 

For  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  do  J  lift  up  my  soul. 
.    For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive  ; 

And  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
thee. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer ; 

And  attend  to  the  voice  of  my  supplication*. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee : 

For  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  thee,  O  Lord  ; 

And  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things : 

Thou  art  God  alone. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord  ;  I  will  walk  in  thy 
truth : 

Unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 

1  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart : 

And  I  null  glorify  thy  name  for  evermore. 

But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion, 
and  gracious, 

Longsuffering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 

O  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; 

G  ■  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  save  the  son 
of  thine  handmaid. 


132  A  MANUAL    FOB    THE  CHAPEL, 

Psalm  LXXXVII. 

HTS  foundation  is  in  the  holy  mountains.  The 
Lord  loveth  the  gate.s  of  Zion 

More  than,  all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

Glorious  things  tire  spoken  of  thee, 

0  city  of  God. 

And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man 
was  born  in  her : 

And  the  highest  himself  shall  establish  her. 

The  Lord  shall  count,  when  he  writeth  up  the 
people, 

That  this  man  tvas  bom  there. 

As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments 
shall  be  there : 

All  my  springs  are  in  thee. 


FIFTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

glftrntooit. 
Psalm  LXXXIX. 

I  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever : 
With  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  thy  faithfulness 
to  all  generations. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever : 
Thy  faithfulness  shalt   thou   establish    in   the  very 
heavens. 


A  MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  133 

For  who  iu  the  heaven  ean  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord? 

Who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be  likened 
unto  the  Lord? 

God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints, 

And  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  than  that  are  about 
him. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like 
unto  thee? 

Or  to  thy  faithfulness  round  about  thee? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea : 

When  the  waves  thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 

The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine  : 

As  for  the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  thou  hast 
founded  them. 

The  north  and  the  south  thou  hast  created  them : 

Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm  : 

Strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high  is  thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy 
throne : 

Mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound  : 

They  shall  walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance. , 

In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day : 

And  in  thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  '.raited. 


134  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

SIXTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^Ylornuuj. 
Psalm  XC. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 
In  all  generation*. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world, 

Even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction ; 

And  sayest,  Return,  ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yes- 
terday when  it  is  past, 

And  as  a  ivatch  in  the  night 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood  ;  they  are 
as  a  sleep ; 

In  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  groweth  up. 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up ; 

In  the  evening  it  is  cut  doicn,  and  witliereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger, 

And  by  thy  wrath  are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee, 

Our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath  : 

We  spend  our  years,as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threeseorc  years  and  ten  : 

And  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years. 

Yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow  ; 


A  MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  135 

For  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 
Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger? 
Even  according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days, 

That  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Return,  O  Lord,  how  long? 

And  let  it  repent  thee  concerning  thy  servants. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy  ; 

That  we  may  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  oar  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou 
hast  afflicted  us, 

And  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 

Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants, 

And  thy  glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us : 

And  establish  thou  the  work  of  oar  hands  apon  us; 
yea,  the  ivork  of  oar  hands  establish  thou  it. 


SIXTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

3fttrnoon. 
Psalm  XCL 

HE  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High 
Shall  tdj'ide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 
I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my 
fortress  : 

My  God;   in  him  trill  I  trust. 


136  A   3IANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler, 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under 
his  wings  shalt  thou  trust : 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ; 

Nor  for  the  arrow  that  Jtieth  by  day ; 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness ; 

Nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand 
at  thy  right  hand  ; 

But  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold 

And  see  the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord  which  is  my 
refuge, r 

Even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitations- 
There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee, 

Neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee, 

To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands, 

Lest  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder : 

The  young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample 
under  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore 
will  I  deliver  him  : 


A    MANUAL    FOE    THE  CHAPEL.  137 

Iwill  set  him  on  kitfh,  because  he  hath  known  my  name. 
He  shall  call  upon  me,  and   I  will  answer  him:  I 
will  be  with  him  in  trouble ; 

I  will  deliver  him,  and  honor  him. 
With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him, 
A)id  show  him  my  salvation. 


SEVENTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^Horning. 
Psalm  XCIV. 

THE  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man, 
7  hat  they  are  vanity. 
Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  ehastenest,  O  Lord, 
And  teachest  him  out  of  thy  law; 
For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off  his  people, 
Neither  will  he  forsake  his  inheritance. 
But  judgment  shall  return  unto  righteousness: 
And  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 
Unless  the  Lord  had  been  my  help, 
My  soul  had  almost  dwelt  in  silence. 
"When  I  said,  My  foot  slippeth ; 
Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  held  me  up. 
In  the  multitude  of  my  thoughts  within  me 
Thy  comforts  delight  my  soul. 
The  Lord  is  my  defence ; 
And  my  God  is  the  rock  of  my  refuge. 


138  A  MANUAL   FOR    THE  (HAP EL. 

Psalm  XCV. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  : 
Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  sal- 
vation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving, 

And  make  a  joyful  noise,  unto  him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God, 

And  a  great  King  above  all  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth : 

The  strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it : 

And  his  hands  formed  the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down  : 

Let  us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  maker. 

For  he  is  our  God  ; 

And  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep 
of  his  hand. 

To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your 
heart,  as  in  the  provocation, 

And  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilderness: 

When  your  fathers  tempted  me, 

Proved  me,  and  saw  my  work. 

Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  genera- 
tion, and  said,  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their 
heart, 

And  they  have  not  brown  my  ways  : 

Unto  whom  1  sware  in  my  wrath, 

That  they  should  not  enter  into  my  rest 


A   MANUAL    FOR    Till-:  CHAPEL,  139 

SEVENTEENTH    DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
Psalm  XCVI. 

0SIN<  r  unto  the  Lord  a  new  snug : 
Sing  unto  the   Lord,  all  the  earth, 

Sing  unto  the  Loud,  bless  his  name; 

Show  forth  his  salvation  from  day  to  (Jay. 

Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen, 

His  wonders  among  all  people. 

V<<\-  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised : 

H<  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols  : 

But  the  Lord  made  the  heavens. 

Honor  and  majesty  arc  before  him  : 

Strength  and  beauty  are  in  Jus  sanctuary. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 

Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name : 

Bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  ; 

Fear. before  him,  all  the  earth. 

Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reigneth : 
the  world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not  be 
moved : 

He  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad  ; 
Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 


140  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein; 

Then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  (rood  rejoice. 

Before  the  Lord;  for  he  cometh, 

For  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  : 

He  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness, 

And  the  people  with  his  truth. 


Psalm  XCVII. 


THE  Lord  reigneth  ;  let  the  earth  rejoice ; 
Let  the  multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him : 

Righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his 
throne. 

The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness, 

And  all  the  people  see  his  glory. 

Zion  heard,  and  was  glad  ;  and  the  daughters  of 
Judah  rejoiced, 

Because  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth : 

Thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  Loim>,  hate  evil :  he  preserveth 
the  mhiIs  of  his  saints  ; 

He  delivereth  them  out  of  tin  hand  <;/'  the  wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous, 

And  gladness  for  tin-  upright  in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Loud,  ye  righteous, 

And  give  thank*  at  the  remembrance  <>(  his  holiness. 


A    MANUAL  FOE  THE  CHAPEL.  141 

EIGHTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^tlonxinjg. 

IValm  XCVIII. 

OSING  unto  tilt  Lord  a  new  song;  for  he  hath 
done  marvellous  things : 
His  right  hand,  and  his  holy  arm,  hath  gotten  him  the 

victory. 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  salvation  : 

His  righieou8ne88  hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight 

of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his  truth 
toward  the  house  of  Israel : 

All  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the  salvation  of 
our  God. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth  : 

Make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp ; 

With  the  harp,  mid  the  voice  of  a  psalm. 

With  trumpets  and  sound  of  cornet 

Make  a  joyful  noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof; 

The  world,  and  fhey  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands  : 

Let  the  hills  be  joyful  together, 

Before  the  Lord  ;  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  ; 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  equity. 


142  A  MAMA/.   VOH  THE  CHAPEL. 

Psalm  XCIII. 

Tl  I  E  Lord  reigneth, 
/A  is  clothed  with  majesty: 

The  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he 
hath  girded  himself. 

The  world  also  is  established,  that  if  cannot  be  moved. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old: 

Thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have 
lifted  up  their  voice ; 

The  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of 
many  waters, 

Yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  arc  very  sure: 

Holiness  becometh  thim  house,  0  Lord,  for  ever. 


EIGHTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

XUtcrnoon. 

Psalm  KCIX. 

THE  Lord  reigneth;  lei  the  people  tremble: 
He  sitteth  between  the  cherubim;  let  the  earth  be 
moved. 
The  Lord  is  great  in  Zion  ; 
And  he  is  high  above  all  thi  people. 


-1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  143 

Lei  them  praise  thy  grea(  and  terrible  name; 

for  it  is  holy. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  < rod, 

And  worship  at  his  footstool ;  for  he  is  holy. 

Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,  and  Samuel 
among  them  that  call  upon  his  name; 

They  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  hi  answered  them. 

He  spake  unto  them  in  the  cloudy  pillar: 

They  kept  his  testimoniest  and  the  ordinanct  that  he 
them. 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy 
hill: 

For  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 


Psalm  C. 


If  AKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands. 
1t_l  Servt  tfu  Lord  with  gladness:  come  before  his 
presence  with  singing. 

Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  :  it  is  he  that 
hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  : 

We  art  his  people]  and  th.  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
his  courts  with  praise : 

Be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his  name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good  ;  his  mercy  is  everlasting; 

And  his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 


144  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

NINETEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

iftlormnjj. 
Psalm  CIII. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul : 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul, 
And  forget  not  all  his  benefits: 
Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ; 
Who  healeth  all  thy  diseases ; 
Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction ; 
Who  crowneth  thee  with  loving -kindness  and  tender 
mercies ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things ; 

So  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness, 

And  judgment  for  all  that  are  opjjressed. 

He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses, 

His  acts  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious, 

Slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

He  will  not  always  chide ; 

Neither  will  he  keep  his  anger  for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ; 

Nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth, 

So  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR   Till:  CHAPEL.  146 

Afl  tar  as  tin'  cast  is  from  the  west, 

So  fur  hath  he  r>  mood  our  transgressions  from  us. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children, 

So  the  Lord  pitieth  them  thai/ear  him. 

For  lie  knoweth  our  frame; 

He  remembereth  thai  we  are  dust. 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass  : 

As  a  flower  of  the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

For  the  wind  passeth  oyer  it,  and  it  is  gone; 

And  the  place  thereof  shall  know  if  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him. 

And  his  righteousness  unto  children*  children; 

To  such  as  keep  his  covenant, 

And  to  those  thai  remember  his  commandments  to  do 
them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heavens ; 

And  his  kingdom  ruleih  over  all. 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel  in 
strength, 

That  do  his  commandments,  hearkening  unto  the 
voice  of  his  irord. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts; 

Ye  ministers  of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works,  in  all  places  of  his 
dominion : 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 


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146  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

NINETEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

gtftmtoon. 
Psalm  CIV. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul.  O  Lord  my  God, 
thou  art  very  great ; 

Thou,  art  clothed  with  honor  and  majesty : 

Who  eoverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment : 

Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain  : 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  iu  the 
waters :  who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot : 

Who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind: 

Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits; 

His  ministers  a  flaming  fire: 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth, 

That  it  should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 

He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons : 

The  sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night : 

Wherein  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep  forth. 

The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey, 

And  seek  their  meat  from  God. 

The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together, 

And  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work 

And  to  his  labor  until  the  evening. 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  wrorks !  in  wisdom 
hast  thou  made  them  all : 


A   MAMA!.    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  147 

The  earth  is  fall  of  thy  riches. 
Bo  is  this  great  and  wide  sea,  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable, 
Both  small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships  : 

There  is  that  leviathan,  whom  thou  hast  made  to  play 
tin  rein. 

These  wait  all  upon  thee; 

Thut  thou  mayest  givethem  their  meat  in  dor  season. 

That  thou  givest  them,  they  gather: 

Thou  opened  thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled: 

Tim  a  takest  away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return 
to  their  dust. 

Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created  : 

And  thou  renewed  the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever : 

The  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth  : 

Ifr  toueheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live  : 

T  will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet: 

I  will  be  glad  in  the  Lord. 

Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


148  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

TWENTIETH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JHorninjg;. 
Psalm  CV. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;   call   upon  his 
name : 
Make  known  his  deeds  among  the  people. 
Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him : 
Talk  ye  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 
.  Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name : 
Let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 
Seek  the  Lord,  and  his  strength : 
Seek  his  face  evermore. 

Kemember   his    marvellous   works    that   he   hath 
done ; 

His  wonders,  and  the  judgments  of  his  month; 
O  ye  seed  of  Abraham  his  servant, 
Ye  children  of  Jacob  his  chosen. 
He  is  the  Lord  our  God  : 
His  judgments  are  in  all  the  earth. 
He  hath  remembered  his  covenant  for  ever, 
The  word  which  he  commanded  to  a  thousand  gen- 
erations. 


A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL.  149 


PSALM    CVL 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     O  give  thanks  uuto  the 
Loud; 
For  he  is  good:  for  his  mercy  endurethfor  ever. 

Who  can  utter  the  mighty  acts  of  the  Lord? 

Who  can  show  forth  all  his  praise? 

Ble»t«l  are  they  that  keep  judgment, 

And  he  that  doeth  righteousness  at  all  time*. 

Remember  me,  O  Lord,  with  the  favor  that  thou 
bearest  unto  thy  people: 

0  visit  me  with  thy  salvation; 

That  I  may  see  the  good  of  thy  chosen,  that  I  may 
rejoice  iu  the  gladness  of  thy  .nation, 

That  I  may  glory  with  thine  inheritance. 

We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers,  we  have  com- 
mitted iniquity, 

II  e  have  dom  wickedly. 

Save  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  and  gather  us  from 
among  the  heathen, 

To  give  thanks  unto  thy  holy  name,  and  to  triumph 
in  thy  praise. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from  everlasting 
to  everlasting  : 

And  let  all  the  people  say,  Amen. 


150  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

TWENTIETH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  CVII. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good : 
For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so, 

Whom  he  hath   redeemed  from    the    hand  of  the 
enemy : 

And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands, 

From  the  east,  and  from  the  west,  from  the  north,  and 
from  the  south. 

They  wandered   in  .the  wilderness   in   a   solitary 
way; 

They  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

Hungry  and  thirsty, 

Their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way, 

That  they  might  go  to  a  city  of  habitation* 

Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 
ness, 

And  for   his   wonderful  ivorks  to  the   children   of 
men  ! 

For  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul, 

And  filleth  the  hungry  soul  with  goodness. 


A   MAMA/.   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  151 

Sucli  a>  sil  in  darkness  and  the  Bhadow  of  death, 
B   ng  bound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 

Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God, 

And  contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High  : 

Therefore    he    brought    down    their    heart    with 
labor; 

They  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  help. 

Tlu-n  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  hi  saved  them  out  of  their  distn 

He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow 
of  death, 

And  brake  their  bands  in  sunder. 

Oh  that  meu  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 
oess, 

And  for  his    wonderful   works   to   the   children  of 

men  ! 

For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  bra-, 
And -cut  the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 
Fools,  because  of  their  transgression, 
And  beeausi  of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 
Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat ; 
And  they  draw  mar  unto  the  gates  of  death. 
Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in' their  trouble, 
And  he  saveth  them  out  of  their  distn 
He  sent  his  won],  and  healed  them, 
And  delivered  them  from  their  destructions. 


152  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

TWENTY-FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JHornmcj. 
Psalm  CVIL 

OH  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 
ness, 
And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men  ! 
And  let  them  sacrifice  tn"e  sacrifices  of  thanksgiving, 
And  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 
They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships, 
That  do  business  in  great  waters ; 
These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
And  his  wonders  in  the  deep. 

For  he  commandeth,  and  raiseth  the  stormy  wind, 
Which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof 
They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down  again 
to  the  depths : 

Their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man, 

And  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm, 

So  that  the  waves  thereof  are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet ; 

So  he  bringeth  them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 


A    mama/.   FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  153 

And  for  his  wondi  rful  works  to  the  ehUdn  n  of  nu  n  .' 

Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
people, 

Andpraise  him  in  the  assembly  oj  the  eiders. 

He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wildei  oess, 

And  ihf  watersprings  into  dry  ground; 

A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness, 

For  the  wickedness  of  them  thai  dwell  tin  rein. 

He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a  standing  water, 

And  dry  ground  into  watersprings. 

And  there  he  niaketh  the  hungry  to  dwell, 

That  they  may  prepare  </  city  for  habitation; 

And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards, 

Which  mill/  yield  fruits  of  increase. 

He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  the}'  are  multiplied 
greatly : 

And  suffereth  not  their  cuttle  to  decrease. 

Again,  they  are  minished  and  brought  low 

Through  oppression,  affl,ictixmi  and  sorrow. 

He  poureth  contempt  \\\un\  princes, 

And  eauseth  them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness,  where 
there  is  no  way. 

Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction, 

Ami  maJceth  him  families  like  a  flock. 

The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice : 

And  oil  iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 

Whoso  i<  wise,  and  will  observe  these  thin--. 

Even  they  shall  understand  the  loving-kindness  of  the 

Lord. 


154  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

TWENTY-FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

SUttrnoim. 
Psalm  CXI. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  I  will  praise  the  Lord 
with  my  whole  heart, 

In  the  assembly  of  the  upright  and  in  tlie  congregation. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great, 

Sought  out  of  all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious : 

And  his  righteousness  endureihfor  ever. 

He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remem- 
bered : 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him  : 

He  will  ever  he  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works, 

That  he  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment; 

All  his  commandment*  are  sure. 

They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever, 

And  are  done  in  truth  and  uprightness. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people :  he  hath  com- 
manded his  covenant  for  ever : 

Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom  : 

A  good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  his  com- 
mandments: his  praise  endureihfor  ever. 


A  MANUAL   FOR   Tin:  CHAPEL.  165 

Psalm  (XII. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Loud.     Blessed  La  the  man  that 
feareth  the  Lord, 
That  deUghteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 
Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  darkness 
11  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  "//</  righteous. 
A  good  man  showeth  favor,  and  lendeth : 
He  will  guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 
Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever  : 
The  righteous  shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance. 
He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tiding 
His  heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 
Be  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor;  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever; 
His  horn  shall  be  exalted  with  honor. 


TWENTY-SECOND  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

jtlorning. 
Psalm  (XIII. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise,  O  ye  servants  of 
the  Lord, 
Praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord 
From  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore. 
From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same 

The  Lord's  mane  is  to  be  praised. 


156  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations, 

And  his  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God, 

Who  dwelleth  on  high, 

Who  humbleth  himself  to  behold 

The  things  that  are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth  f 


Psalm  CXV. 

NOT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy 
name  give  glory, 
For  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 
Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say, 
Where  is  now  their  God  t 
But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens : 
He  hath  done  whatsoever  he  hath  pleased. 
Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold, 
The  work  of  men's  hands. 
The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more, 
You  and  your  children. 
Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord 
Which  made  heaven  and  earth. 
The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's  : 
But  the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 
The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord, 
Neither  any  that  go  down  into  silence. 
But  we  will  bless  the  Lord 

From  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore.     Praise  the 
Lord. 


A  MAMA/.   FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  157 

TWENTY-SECOND  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
Psalm  CXVL 

I  LOVE  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard  my  voice 
And  imi  supplications. 

Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me, 

Therefon  will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous; 
)'-  /,  our  God  is  nu  reiful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple: 

1  was  brought  low,  and  he  helped  me. 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul ; 

For  the  Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death, 

Mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

I  will  walk  before  the  Lord 

In  tin  hind  qf  the  living. 

What   shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  his 
benefits  toward  me  ? 

/  will  take  the  cap  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now 

J  a  the  presence  of  all  his  people. 

0  Lord,  truly  I  am  thy  servant ; 

/  n in  thy  servant,  and  the  son  of  thine  handmaid: 

1  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving, 
And  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 


158  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  his  people, 

In  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house,  in  the  midst  of 
thee,  0  Jerusalem. 


TWENTY-THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  CXVIII. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good  : 
Because  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say, 
That  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress : 
The  Lord  answered  mei  and  set  me  in  a  large  place. 
It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord 
Than  to  pirf  confidence  in  man. 
It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord 
Than  to  put  confidence  in  princes. 
The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song, 
And  is  become  my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  righteous : 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 
The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted : 
The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 


A   MANUAL   FOE    THE  CHAPEL,  159 

I  -hall  qoI  die,  Inn  live, 

And  declare  the  works  of  the  Lord. 

rrii«'  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore: 

Bui  he  hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death, 

( >pen  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousm  -  : 

/  will  go  into  them,  and  1  will  praise  tin   Lord : 

This  gate  <>t'  the  Lord, 

Into  which  th,-  righteous  shall  enter. 

I  will  praise  thee:  for  thou  hast  heard  me, 

And  art  I),  rum,    mil  sal  rati,,,,. 

Tin:  stone  which  the  builders  refused 
Is  become  flu  head  stone  <>f  the  comer. 
This  is  the  Lord's  doing; 
//  is  marvellous  in  <>ar  eyes. 
This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made; 
IT'  will  rejoice  "ad  be  glad  in  it. 
Save  now,  I  beseech  thee,  O  Loin>: 
0  Lord,  L  beseech  thee,  send  now  prosperity. 
Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  Dame  of  the 
Lord; 

H"  have  blessed  you  oat  qf  the  house  of  th,  Lard. 
God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us  light : 
Thou  art  my  God,  a,,d  I  will  pram  the*  : 
O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good  : 
For  his  mercy  endurethfor  ever. 


160  A  31  AN  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

TWENTY-THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Hftfrnoott. 
Psalm  CXIX. 

OHO  W  love  I  thy  law ! 
It  is  my  meditation  all  the  day. 
Thou  through  thy  commandments  ha.st  made  me 
wiser  than  mine  enemies  : 
For  they  are  ever  with  me. 

I  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers : 
For  thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 
I  understand  more  than  the  ancients, 
Because  I  keep  thy  precepts. 
I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way, 
That  I  might  keep  thy  word. 
I  have  not  departed  from  thy  judgments : 
For  thou  hast  taught  me. 
How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste ! 
Yea,  sweeter  than  honey  to  my  mouth. 
Through  thy  precepts  I  get  understanding : 
Therefore  I  hate  every  false  way. 
Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet, 
And  a  light  unto  my  path. 
I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it, 
That  I  will  keep  thy  righteous  judgments. 
I  am  afflicted  very  much  : 
Quicken  me,  0  Lord,  according  unto  thy  word. 


A    MANUAL   FOR   Tin:  CHAPEL.  L61 

A.cceptj  I  beseech  thee,  the  freewill  offerings  of  my 
mouth,  0  Lord, 

And  teach  me  thy  judgments. 

My  bou]  La  continually  in  my  hand: 

Yet  do  1  not  forget  thy  law. 

The  wicked  have  laid  a  snare  for  me: 

Y(  t  J  erred  not  from  thy  precepts. 

Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  an  heritage  fur 
ever : 

For  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

I  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform  thy  statutes 

Always,  t  ven  unto  the  end. 

I  hate  vain  thoughts : 

But  thy  law  do  I  love. 

Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield : 

/  hope  in  tluj  word. 


TWENTY-FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

iHornirtcj. 
Psalm  CXIX. 

GREAT  are  thy  tender  mercies,  O  Lord  : 
Quicken  me  according  to  thy  judgments. 

Many  are  my  persecutors  and  mine  enemies: 

]  i      do  I  npt  (hell in  from   tlnj  trsfi 'won  U  8. 

I  beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was  grieved; 
Bee  use  tl,rij  kept  not  thy  word. 

li 


162  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Consider  how  I  love  thy  precepts : 
Quicken  me,  0   Lord,  according  to  thy  loving-kind- 
ness. 

Thy  word  is  true  from  the  beginning : 

And  every  one  of  thy  righteous  judgments  endureth 
for  ever. 

Depart  from  me,  ye  evil  doers : 

For  I  will  keep  the  commandments  of  my  God. 

Uphold  me  according  unto  thy  word,  that  I  may 
live : 

And  let  me  not  "he  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe : 

And  I  will  have  respect  unto  thy  statutes  continually. 

Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  err  from  thy 
statutes : 

For  their  deceit  is  falsehood. 

Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth  like 
dross : 

Therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee ; 

And  I  am  afraid  of  thy  judgments. 

I  have  done  judgment  and  justice: 

Leave  me  not  to  mine  oppressors. 

Be  surety  for  thy  servant  for  good : 

Let  not  the  proud  oppress  me. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  salvation, 

And  for  the  word  of  thy  righteousness. 

Deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto  thy  mercy, 

And  teach  me  thy  statutes. 


A    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  163 

J  km  thy  Bervanl  ;  give  me  understanding, 
That  I  may  know  thy  testimonies. 
It  U  time  for  thee,  Lord,  to  work : 
For  they  have  made  void  thy  law. 
Therefore  I  love  thy  commandments 
Above  gold;  yea,  above  fine  gold. 
Therefore  I  esteem  aU  thy  precepts  concerning  all 
things  to  be  right  ; 
And  J  hate  every  fake  way. 


TWENTY-FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

3ftrrnoon. 
Psalm  ("XIX. 

THY  testimonies  arc  wonderful: 
Th  refore  doth  my  doul  keep  them. 
The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light; 
//  giveth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 

Look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me, 

As  thou  usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love  thy  name. 

Order  my  steps  in  thy  word : 

And  I't  not  any  iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man; 

So  will  T  keep  thy  precepts. 

Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant: 

And  U  ach  me  thy  statutes. 


164  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

Kighteous  art  thou,  0  Lord, 
And  upright  are  thy  judgments. 
Thy  testimonies  that  thou   hast  commanded   are 
righteous 

And  very  faithful. 

Thy  word  is  very  pure : 

Therefore  thy  servant  loveth  it. 

I  am  small  and  despised  ; 

Yet  do  not  I  forget  thy  precepts. 

Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness, 

And  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

Trouble  and  anguish  have  taken  hold  on  me  : 

Yet  thy  commandments  are  my  delights. 

The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting : 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

I  cried  with  my  whole  heart ;  hear  me,  O  Lord  : 

I  will  keep)  thy  statutes. 

I  cried  unto  thee :  save  me, 

And  I  shall  keep  thy  testimonies. 

Hear  my  voice,  according  unto  thy  loving-kindness: 

0  Lord,  quicken  me  according  to  thy  judgment. 

They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mischief, 

They  are  far  from  thy  law. 

Thou  art  near,  O  Lord  ; 

And  all  thy  commandments  are  truth. 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  165 

TWENTY-FIFTH   DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  OXXI. 

IWJXiL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 
From  wfu  nee  cometh  my  help. 
My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord 
Which  mad'  heaven  and  earth. 
He  will  not  Buffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved: 
Ifr  thai  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 
Behold,  he  thai  keepeth  Israel 
Shall  if  ither  slumhi  r  nor  deep. 
The  Lord  is  thy  keeper : 
The  Lord  is  thy  shude  upon  thy  right  hand. 
The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day, 
Nor  the  moon  by  night. 
The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil : 
He  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy 
(•Mining  in 

From  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 


i 


Psalm  CXXII. 

WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me, 
Let  us  go  info  the  lions'  ,f  fin  Jjord. 
Our  feel  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 


166  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  that  is  compact  to- 
gether : 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord, 

Unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment, 

The  thrones  of  the  house  of  David. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem : 

They  shall  prosper  that  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls, 

And  prosperity  within  thy  palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes, 

I  will  now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God, 

/  will  seek  thy  good. 


TWENTY-FIFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Efttrnoon. 
Psalm  CXXIII. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes, 
0  thou  that  dwelled  in  the  heavens. 
Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand 
of  their  masters, 


-1    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  167 

And  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand  of  her 

mist: 

So  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God, 
(  ////'/  t/ntt  It,  /,,,r,  rru  rcy  upon  ,,s. 

Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Loud,  have  mercy  upon 
us: 

1'"1'  "'  '"''  exceedingly  filled  with  contempt. 
Our  sou]  is  exceedingly  filled  with  the  scorning  of 
those  that  are  at  ease, 

And  with  the  co,>f,mjlt  0f  (he proud. 


Psalm  CXXV. 


THEY  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  Mount 
Zion, 

Which  cannot  be  removed)  but  abideth  for  ever. 

A-  tin-  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem, 

So  the  Lord  is  round  about  his  people,  from  hence- 
forth >  ven  for  > 

For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the 
lot  of  the  righteous  : 

Lest  the  righteous  put  forth  their  hand,-  unto  in- 
iquity. 

Do  good,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  be  good, 

And  to  then  that  art  upright  in  their  hearts. 


168  A  31  AN  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

TWENTY-SIXTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JHormncj. 
Psalm  CXXXVIII. 

I  WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart : 
Before  the  gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple, 

And  praise  thy  name 

For  thy  loving-kindness  and  for  thy  truth : 

For  thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy  name. 

In  the  day  when  I  cried  thou  answeredst  me, 

And  strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my  soul. 

All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O 
Lord, 

When  they  hear  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 

Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord  : 

For  great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly : 

But  the  proud  he  hioweth  afar  off. 

Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt 
revive  me : 

Thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand  against  the  wrath 
of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me : 
thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever : 

Forsake  not  the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 


.!    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  16J 

TWENTY-SIXTH   DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
P&ALM    (XXXIX. 

OLOIvD,  thou  bast  searched  me,  and  known  me. 
Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mi/  up-rising, 
Thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 
Thou  eompassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down, 
And  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 
For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue, 
But  lo,  0  Lord,  thou  knowest  it  altogether. 
Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before, 
Ami  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 
Such  knowledge  is  too  wondi  rful  for  me; 
It  is  high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 
Whitht  /•  si, nil  J  go  from  thy  spirit  / 
Or  whither  shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence? 
li  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there: 
It'  I  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold  thou  art  there. 
If  I  take  the  icings  of  the  morning, 
And  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parte  of  the  sea  ; 
Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me, 
And  thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 
If  I  say,  Surely  t/,r  darkness  shall  cover  me; 
Eveo  the  eight  shall  be  light  about  me. 
Yea,  flt>  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee ;  but  the  night 
shineth  as  the  day: 

The  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 


170  A   M AN UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

I  will  praise  thee ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonder- 
fully made : 

Marvellous  are  thy  works ;  and  that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  well. 

How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  0 
God! 

How  great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  sand  : 

When  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  thee. 

Search  me,  0  God,  and  knoiv  my  heart : 

Try  me,  and  kuovv  my  thoughts : 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me, 

And  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

jHornmcj. 
Psalm  CXLV. 


i 


WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  O  King, 
And  I  will  bless  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  bless  thee ; 

And  I  will  praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ; 

And  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another, 

And  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 


.1    ma  MM    FOB    I  in:  CHAP 77.  171 

I  will  Bpeak  of  tli''  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty, 

And  <>f  thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  Bhall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible 

acts  : 

And  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy 
great  goodness, 

Ami  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  i-  gracious  and  full  of  compassion ; 

S/ou-  to  angeri  <m<l  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  i-  good  to  all: 

Ami  his  tender  mercies  ore  over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord; 

Ami  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom, 

And  fall:  of  thy  power ; 

To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts, 

And  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom, 

And  thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  nil  gener- 
ations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  mil, 

Ami  raiseth  up  all  those  fhot  be  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee: 

And  than  (jirrst  f/am   tla  if  im  at  in   doe  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand, 

And  satisfiest  the  desire  <>f  every  living  thing. 

The  LORD  ls  righteous  in  all  his  ways, 
And  holy  in  oil  his  works. 


172  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
him, 

To  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him : 

He  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him  : 

But  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  : 

And  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

gtftmtooit. 
Psalm  CXLVI. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord. 
Praise  the  Lord,   0  my  soul. 

While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord  : 

I  will  sing  praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have  any 
being. 

Put  not  your  trust  in  princes, 

Nor  in  the  son  of  man,  in  ivhom  there  fa  no  help. 

His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth ; 

In  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his 
help, 

Whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God : 


A   MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  173 

Which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all 
that  tin-rein  is  : 

Which  keepeth  truth  for  >  m  r: 

Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed: 

Which  givethfood  to  the  hungry. 

The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners: 

The  Lord  openeth  the  eye*  of  the  blind : 

The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down : 

The  Lord  loveth  the  righteous: 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers:  he  relieveth 
the  fatherless  and  widow  ; 

But  the  way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth  upside  down. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever, 

Even  thy  God,  0  Zion,  unto  all  generations.  Praise 
ye  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-EIGHTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

ffclorm'ncj. 
Psalm  CXLVII. 

PRAI^p  ye  the  Lord  :  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God ; 
For  it  is  plea*  i  at ;  and  praise  is  comely. 
The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem : 
He  gathereth  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 
He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart, 
And  bindeth  up  their  wounds. 


174  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

He  telleth  the  Dumber  of  the  stars ; 
He  calleth  them  all  by  their  names. 
Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power : 
His  'understanding  is  infinite. 
The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek : 
He  casteth  the  wicked  down  to  the  ground. 
Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ; 
Sing  praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God: 
Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who  pre- 
pareth  rain  for  the  earth, 

Who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food, 

And  to  the  young  raven*  which  cry. 

He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse : 

He  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  num. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him, 

In  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem ; 

Praise  thy  God,  0  Zioii. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates, 

He  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders, 

Andfilleth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth : 

His  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool : 

He  scatter eth  the  hoar  frost  like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels : 

Who  can  stand  before  his  cold  t 


.1     VAN  UAL   FOE    THE  CHAPEL.  175 

He  sendeth  oul  bis  word,  and  meltetfa  fcbem  : 
//■  oauseth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  tht  waters  flow. 
He  showeth  Ids  won!  unto  Jacob, 
His  statutes  and  his  judgments  unto  Israel, 
He  hath  not  dealt  BO  with  any  nation: 
And  as  for  his  judgments,  they  have  not  known  them, 
Praist  yt  tht  Lord. 


TWENTY-EIGHTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 

Psalm  CXLYIII. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  ye  the  Lord  from 
the  heavens  : 
Praise  him  in  the  heights. 
Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels: 
Praise  ye  him,  all  his  hosts. 
Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon : 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 
Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens, 
And  ye  waters  thai  be  above  the  heavens. 
Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 
For  he  commanded,  and  they  were  created. 
He  hath  also  established  them  for  ever  and  ever: 
He  hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 
Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth, 
Ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps: 


176  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL, 

Fire,  and  hail ;  snow,  and  vapor : 

Stormy  wind  fulfilling  his  ivord: 

Mountains,  and  all  hills ; 

Fruitful  trees,  and  all  cedars : 

Beasts,  and  all  cattle  ; 

Creeping  things,  and  flying  fowl : 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people ; 

Princes,  and  all  judges  of  the  earth : 

Both  young  men,  and  maidens ; 

Old  men,  and  children : 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord:  for  his 
name  alone  is  excellent ; 

His  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 

He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people, 

The  praise  of  all  his  saints ; 

Even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people  near  unto 
him. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


Psalm  CL. 


PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.    Praise  God  in  his  sanc- 
tuary : 
Praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 
Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts : 
Praise  him  according  to  his  excellent  greatness. 
Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet : 


A   mama/.  FOB  Tin:  '  n  a  r/:/..  Ill 

Pnu'.»  km  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 
Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  danee: 
Praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 
Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals: 

km  upon  the  high  sounding  cymbals. 
Let  everything  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-NINTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^Hornincj. 
Isaiah  XL 

AND  there  .shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  stem 
of  Jesse, 
.1//'/  a  branch  shall  grow  out  of  his  roots: 
And  the  spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  rest  upon  him, 
The  spirit  of  wisdom  "ml  understanding s 
The  spirit  of  counsel  and  might, 
The   spirit   of  knowledge   and   of  the  fear   of  the 
Lord ; 

And  shall  make  him  of  quick  understanding 
Ln  the  fear  of  the  Lord; 
And  he  shall  not  judge  after  the  sight  of  his 
Neither  reprove  after  tJu  hearing  of  his  ears: 
But  with  righteousness  -hall  he  judge  the  poor, 
And  reprove  with  equity  for  the  meek  of  the  earth. 


178  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

And  he  shall  smite  the  earth  with  the  rod  of  his 
mouth, 

And  with  the  breath  of  his  lips  shall  he  slay  the 
wicked. 

And  righteousness  shall  be  the  girdle  of  his  loins, 

And  faithfulness  the  girdle  of  his  reins. 

The  wolf  also  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb, 

And  the  leopard  shall  lie  down  ivith  the  kid; 

And  the  calf  and  the  young  lion  and  the  fatling 
together ; 

And  a  little  child  shall  lead  them. 

And  the  cow  and  the  bear  shall  feed ;  their  young 
ones  shall  lie  down  together : 

And  the  lion  shall  eat  straw  like  the  ox. 

And  the  sucking  child  shall  play  on  the  hole  of  the 
asp, 

And  the  weaned  child  shall  put  his  hand  on  the  cock- 
atrice's den. 

They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy 
mountain, 

For  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  of  the 
Lord,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 


A    MANUAL   FOE    /'///'  CHAPEL.  179 

TWENTY-NINTH   DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon. 
I-aiaii    XL. 

COMFORT  ye,  comfort  ye  my  people,  saith  your 
God. 
Speak  ijc  comfortably  to  Jerusalem,  and  cry  unto  her, 
That  her  warfare  is  accomplished,  that  her  iniquity 

is  pardoned : 

Far  she  hath  received  of  the  Lord's  hi, id  double  for 
all  her  sins. 

The  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness,  Pre- 
pare ye  the  way  of  the  Lord, 

Make  straight  m  the  desert  a  highway  for  our  God. 

Every  valley  shall  be  exalted, 

And  every  mountain  and  hill  shall  be  made  low: 

And  the  crooked  shall  be  made  straight, 

And  the  rough  place*  'plain  : 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and 
all  flesh  shall  see  it  together: 

For  the  mouth  of  the  Lout  hath  spoken  it. 

The  voice  said,  Cry. 

And  he  said,  What  shall  L  cry  t 

All  flesh  is  grass; 

And  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as  the  flower  of  the 
field: 

The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth :  because  the 
spirit  of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon  it: 

Surely  the  people  is  grass. 


180  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth  : 

But  the  word  of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever. 

O  Zion,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  get  thee  up  into 
the  high  mountain : 

0  Jerusalem,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  lift  up  thy 
voice  with  strength ; 

Lift  it  up,  be  not  afraid  ; 

Say  unto  the  cities  of  Judah,  Behold  your  God  ! 

Behold  the.  Lord  God  will  come  with  strong  hand, 

And  his  arm  shall  rule  for  him: 

Behold,  his  reward  is  with  him, 

And  his  work  before  him. 

He  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a  shepherd : 

He  shall  gather  the  lambs  with  his  arm, 

And  carry  them  in  his  bosom, 

And  shall  gently  lead  those  that  are  with  young. 


THIRTIETH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JHomtncj. 
Isaiah  XLII. 

BEHOLD  my  servant,  whom  I  uphold ; 
Mine  elect,  in  whom  my  soul  delighteth ; 
I  have  put  my  spirit  upon  him : 
He  shall  bring  forth  judgment  to  the  Gentiles. 
He  shall  not  cry,  nor  lift  up, 
Nor  cause  his  voice  to  be  heard  in  the  street 


A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  1N1 

A  bruised  reed  shall  he  Dot  break,  and  the  smoking 
llax  BhalJ  he  no1  quench  : 

/A  shall  bring  forth  judgment  unto  truth. 

Be  shall  not  ih il  nor  be  discouraged,  till  he  have 
Bel  judgment  in  the  earth  : 

And  tli>  isles  shall  wait  for  his  law. 

Thus  saith  God  the  Lord, 

He  (hut  created  tin  heath  ns,  "n<l  stretched  them  out'; 

Ho  that  spread  forth  the  earth, 

Ami  thai  which  cometh  out  of  it ; 

He  that  giveth  breath  unto  the  people  upon  it, 

Awl  spirit  t<>  them  that  walk  therein  : 

I  the  Lord  have  ealled  thee  in  righteousness, 

Awl  will  hold  thine  h<tn<l,  and  will  keep  thee, 

And  give  thee  for  a  eovenant  of  the  people, 

For  <i  light  of  the  Gentiles; 

To  open  the  blind  eyes,  to  bring  out  the  prisoners 
irom  the  prison, 

Ami  (hem  that  sit  iii  darkness  out  of  the  prison  Jiou.«>. 

I  am  the  Lord  :  that  is  my  name :  and  my  glory 
will  I  not  give  to  another, 

Neither  my  praise  to  graven  images. 

Behold,  the  former  things  are  come  to  pass,  and 
new  things  do  I  declare: 

Before  they  spring  forth  I  tell  you  of  them. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song, 

And  his  praise  from  the  end  of  the  earth. 

Ye  that  go  down  to  the  sea,  and  all  that  is  therein ; 

The  isles,  and  the  inhabitants  th> 


182  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

THIRTIETH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

gtftWttOOTt. 

Isaiah  LV. 

HO,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the  waters, 
And  he  that  hath  no  money;  come  ye,  buy,  and 
eat; 

Yea,  come,  buy  wine  and  milk 

Without  money  and  without  price. 

Wherefore  do  ye  spend  money  for  that  which  is 
not  bread  ? 

And  your  labor  for  that  which  satisfieth  nott 

Hearken  diligently  unto  me,  and  eat  ye  that  which 
is  good, 

And  let  your  soul  delight  itself  in  fatness. 

Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me : 

Hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live  ; 

And  I  will  make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  you, 

Even  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 

Behold,  I  have  given  him  for  a  witness  to  the 
people, 

A  leader  and  commander  to  the  people. 

Behold,  thou  shalt  call  a  nation  that  thou  knowest 
not, 

And  nations  that  knew  not  thee  shall  run  unto  thee, 

Because  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  for  the  Holy 
One  of  Israel ; 

For  he  hath  glorified  thee. 


A   MANUAL   mi:   ////:  c&APEL,  183 

-  ek  ye  the  Lord  while  be  may  be  found, 

Call  ye  upon  him  while  he  is  near: 

Lei  tlic  wicked  forsake  his  way, 

And  the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts: 

And  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he  will 
have  mercy  upon  him ; 

And  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abundantly  pardon. 

For  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts, 

Ni  ithi  r  are  your  ways  my  ways,  saiih  the  Lord. 

For  as  the  heavens  are  higher  thai)  the  earth,  so 
are  my  ways  higher  than  your  ways, 

And  my  thoughts  than  your  thoughts. 

For  as  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the  snow  from 
heaven, 

And  returnfith  not  thitht  r, 

But  watereth  the  earth,  and  maketh  it  bring  forth 
and  bud, 

Thai  it  may  give  seed  to  the  sower,  and  bread  to  the 
eater: 

So  -hall  my  word  be  that  goeth  forth  out  of  my 
mouth : 

//  shaU  imt  return  unto  me  void, 

But  it  shall  accomplish  that  which  I  please, 

Ami  it  shall  prosper  in  the  tiling  whereto  I  sent  it. 

For  ye  shall  go  out  with  joy, 

And  be  led  forth  with  peace: 

The  mountains  and  the  hills  shall  break  forth  be- 
fore you  into  singing, 

And  nil  the  trees  of  the  field  shall  clujj  their  hands. 


184     '        A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  up  the  fir  tree, 
And  instead  of  the  brier  shall  come  up  the  myrtle 
tree : 

And  it  shall  be  to  the  Lord  for  a  name, 
For  an  everlasting  sign  that  shall  not  be  cut  off. 


THIRTY-FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

iHornfitjj. 

Isaiah  LX. 

A  RISE,  shine ;  for  thy  light  is  come, 
A     And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

For  behold,  the  darkness  shall  cover  the  earth, 

And  gross  darkness  the  people : 

But  the  Lord  shall  arise  upon  thee, 

And  his  glory  shall  be  seen  upon  thee. 

And  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  thy  light, 

And  kings  to  the  brightness  of  thy  rising. 

Lift  up  thine  eyes  round  about,  and  see :  all  they 
gather  themselves  together, 

They  come  to  thee: 

Thy  sons  shall  come  from  far, 

And  thy  daughters  shall  be  nursed  at  thy  side. 

Then  thou  shalt  see,  and  flow  together, 

And  thine  heart  shall  fear,  and  be  enlarged: 


A  MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  186 

Because  the  abundance  of  the  Bea  Bhal]  be  con- 
verted unto  thee, 

T/t>  forces  of  the  Gentiles  shall  conu  unto  thee. 

The  multitude  of  camels  shall  cover  thee,  the  drom- 
edaries of  Midiao  and  Ephah  ; 

All  they  from  Sheba  shall  conu  : 

They  shall  bring  gold  and  incense; 

And  they  shall  show  forth  the  praises  of  the  Lord. 

All  the  flocks  of  Kedar  shall  be  gathered  together 
unto  thee, 

The  rams  of  Nebaioth  shall  minister  unto  thee: 

They  shall  come  up  with  acceptance  on  mine  altar, 

And  I  will  glorify  the  house  of  my  glory. 

"Who  are  these  that  fly  as  a  cloud, 

And  'is  the  doves  to  their  windows t 

Surely  the  isles  shall  wait  for  me,  and  the  ships  of 
Tarshisb  first, 

To  brin g  thy  sons  from  far,  (heir  silvt  r  and  tiu  ir  gold 
with  them, 

Unto  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God, 

And  to  tht  Holy  Our  of  Israel,  because  he  hath  glori- 
fied thee. 

And   the  sons   of  strangers   shall  build    up   thy 
walls, 

And  their  kings  shall  minister  unto  thee: 

For  in  my  wrath  I  smote  thee, 

But  in  my  favor  have  J  had  mercy  on  thee. 

Therefore  thy  gates  shall  be  open  continually; 

They  shall  not  be  shut  day  nor  night; 


•186  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

That  men  may  bring  unto  thee  the  forces  of  the 
Gentiles, 

And  that  their  kings  may  be  brought. 

For  the  nation  and  kingdom  that  will  not  serve 
thee  shall  perish : 

Yea,  those  nations  shall  be  utterly  wasted. 


THIRTY-FIKST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

&ft*ritooit. 
Isaiah  LX. 

THE  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto  thee, 
The  fir  tree,  the  pine  tree,  and  the  box  together, 

To  beautify  the  place  of  my  sanctuary ; 

And  I  will  make  the  place  of  my  feet  glorious. 

The  sons  also  of  them  that  afflicted  thee  shall  come 
bending  unto  thee ; 

And  all  they  that  despised  thee  shall  bow  themselves 
down  at  the  soles  of  thy  feet ; 

And  they  shall  call  thee,  The  city  of  the  Lord, 

The  Zion  of  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

Whereas  thou  hast  been  forsaken  and  hated, 

So  that  no  man  went  through  thee, 

I  will  make  thee  an  eternal  excellency, 

A  joy  of  many  generations. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  ■  1-7 

And  thou  .-halt  know  that  I  the  Lord  am  thy 
Saviour 

.1    d  thy  Redeemer!  the  mighty  Our  of  J<<cob. 

For  brass  I  will  bring  gold,  and  for  iron  I  will 
bring  Bilver, 

And  for  wood  brass,  and  for  stones  iron: 

I  will  also  make  thy  officers  peace, 

And  thine  exactors  righteousness. 

Violence  shall  no  more  be  heard  in  thy  land, 

Wasting  nor  destruction  within  thy  borders; 

But  thou  shalt  call  thy  walls  Salvation, 

And  thy  gates  Praise. 

The  sun  shall  be  no  more  thy  light  by  day: 

X>  Uher  for  brightness  shall  the  moon  give  light  unto 
thee  : 

But  the  Lord  .shall  be  unto  thee  an  everlasting 
Light, 

And  thy  God  thy  glory. 

Thy  sun  shall  no  more  go  down ; 

.Y<  Uher  shall  thy  moon  withdraw  itself; 

For  the  Lord  shall  be  thine  everlasting  light, 

And  the  days  of  thy  mourning  shall  be  ended. 


Isaiah  LXI. 


THE  Spirit  of  the  Lord  God  is  upon  me ; 
Because  thi  Lord  hath  anointed  me  to  preach  good 

tidings   Onto  tin    ,„,-,  h  ; 


188  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

He  hath  sent  me  to  bind  up  the  broken-hearted, 

To  proclaim  liberty  to  the  captives,  and  the  opening 
of  the  prison  to  them  that  are  bound. 

To  proclaim  the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord,  and 
the  day  of  vengeance  of  our  God ; 

To  comfort  all  that  mourn ; 

To  appoint  unto  them  that  mourn  in  Zion, 

To  give  unto  them  beauty  for  ashes. 

The  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 

The  garment  of  praise  for  the  spirit  of  heaviness ; 

That  they  might  be  called  trees  of  righteousness, 

The  planting  of  the  Lord,  that  he  might  be  glorified. 
■  And  they  shall  build  the  old  wastes, 

They  shall  raise  up  the  former  desolations, 

And  they  shall  repair  the  waste  cities, 

The  desolations  of  many  generations. 


HYMNS. 


Some  of  these  hymns  are  for  the  worship  and 
praise  of  God;  some  arc  appeals  to  others  to  wor- 
ship and  praise  him,  and  some  are  for  personal 
reading  or  singing.  An  alphabetical  Est  of  first 
lines  will  serve  the  purpose  of  a  table  of  contents. 


1S9 


HYMNS. 


l.  10. 

1  A  BIDE  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide, 

<£*-  The  darkness  deepens;  Lord,  with  me  abide! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me ! 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  on  all  around  I  sec : 

O  thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me ! 

3  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 
But  as  thou  dwellst  with  thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me. 

4  (  tome  not  in  terrors,  as  the  King  of  kings, 
But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  in  thy  wings; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea, 
Come,  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me. 

5  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile, 
And  though  rebellious  and  perverse  meanwhile, 
Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  thee ; 

On  to  the  close,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

191 


192  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

6  I  need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 

What,  but  thy  grace,  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who,  like  thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 

7  I  fear  no  foe  with  thee  at  hand  to  bless ; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy  victory? 
I  triumph  still,  if  thou  abide  with  me. 

8  Hold  thou  thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes ; 

Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies ; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows  flee : 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte  (1793-1847). 


S.  M. 


1  A    CHARGE  to  keep  I  have : 
-la     A  God  to  glorify ; 

A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky ; — 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill ; 
Oh,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live ; 
And  oh,  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 


A    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL,  193 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
Ami  on  thyself  rely ; 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

1  shall  for  ever  die. 

a  Wedey  (1708-1788). 

3.  .  S.  Bl 

1  A    FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 
■£*-    A  few  more  seasons  come, 

And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
Asleep  within  the  tomb: 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

2  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 

On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more: 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare,  etc. 

3  A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more: 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare,  etc. 

4  A  few  more  Sabbaths  here 

Shall  cheer  us  on  our  way, 
And  we  shall  reach  the  endless  rest, 
Th'  eternal  Sabbath  day: 

Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare,  etc. 
13 


194  A   3IANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

5  'Tis  but  a  little  while 

And  he  shall  come  again 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  who  lives 
That  we  with  him  may  reign : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare,  etc. 

H.  Bonar,  1 


4.  C.  M. 

LL  Tiail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ; 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall, 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 


XA] 


2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  the  altar  call  ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

3  Hail  him,  the  heir  of  David's  line, 

WThom  David,  Lord  did  call; 

The  God  incarnate !  man  divine ! 

And  crown  him— Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

5  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 


-i    MA  YUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  195 

6   I.  :  every  kindred,  every  tribe 
I  »ii  this  terrestrial  ball 
To  hint  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him— Lord  of  all. 

/-'.  Faronet,  died  : 


5-  8.  M. 

1  A  XD  is  there,  Lord,  a  i 

H    For  weary  souls  designed, 
Where  not  a  can-  shall  stir  the  breast, 
Or  sorrow  entrance  find? 

2  Is  there  a  blissful  home, 

Where  kindred  minds  shall  meet, 
And  live  and  love,  nor  ever  roam 
From  that  serene  retreat? 

3  Are  there  bright  happy  holds, 

Where  naught  that  blooms  shall  die; 
Where  each  new  scene  fresh  pleasure  yields, 
And  healthful  breezes  sigh? 

4  Are  there  celestial  streams 

Where  living  waters  glide, 
With  murmurs  sweet  as  angel  dreams, 
And  flowery  banks  beside? 

5  For  ever  blessed  they 

Whose  joyful  feet  shall  stand, 
While  endless  ages  waste  away, 
Amid  that  glorious  land. 


196  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

6  My  soul  would  thither  tend, 

While  toilsome  years  are  given  ; 
Then  let  me,  gracious  God,  ascend 
To  sweet  repose  in  heaven. 

Ray  Palmer,  1808. 


6.  C.  M. 

1     A  ND  now  another  day  is  gone, 
•£*•     I'll  sing  my  Maker's  praise ; 
My  comforts  every  hour  make  known 
His  providence  and  grace. 


2  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Let  angels  guard  my  head, 
And  through  the  hours  of  darkness  keep 
Their  watch  around  my  bed. 

3  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  mine  eyes, 

Since  thou  wilt  not  remove ; 
And  in  the  morning  let  me  rise 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

Isaac  Walls  (1674-1748). 


7.6. 


1     A  LL  things  bright  and  beautiful, 
■*-*-     All  creatures  great  and  small, 
All  things  wise  and  wonderful, 
The  Lord  God  made  them  all. 


A    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  IS* 

2  Each  little  flower  thai  op<  i 

Each  little  1  > i i<  1  that  Bings; 
He  made  their  glowing  colore, 
J !'•  made  their  tiny  wii 

3  The  rich  man  in  his  castle, 

The  poor  man  at  the  gate; 

God  made  them  high  or  lowly, 
Ami  ordered  their  estate. 


4  The  purple-headed  mountain, 

The  river  running  by, 

The  sunset  and  the  morning 
That  brightens  up  the  sky; 

5  The  cold  wind  in  the  winter, 

The  plea-ant  summer  sun, 

The  ripe  fruits  in  the  garden, 

He  made  them  every  one. 

6  The  tall  trees  in  the  greenwood, 

The  meadows  where  we  play, 
The  rushes  by  the  water 
We  gather  every  day. 

7  He  gave  us  eyes  to  sec  them, 

And  lips  that  we  might  tell 

How  great  is  God  Almighty, 
Who  doeth  all  things  well. 

Anon. 


198  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

8.  8.6. 

1  A  ROUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 
±±     Thousands  of  children  stand, 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 

A  holy,  happy  band  ; 

Singing  glory,  glory,  glory. 

2  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, — 
How  came  those  children  there  ? 
Singing,  etc. 

3  Because  the  Saviour  shed  his  blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin : 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean, 
Singing,  etc. 

4  On  earth  they  sought  their  Saviour's  grace, 

On  earth  they  loved  his  name ; 
So  now  they  see  his  blessed  face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb ; 
Singing,  etc. 

Anne  H.  Shepherd  (1809-1857). 

9.  8.5.8.3. 


XA 


RT  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 
Art  thou  sore  distrest  ? 
"  Come  to  me,"  saith  One,  "  and,  coming, 
Be  at  rest." 


A  MAMA/.   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  199 

2  Hath  he  marks  to  lead  me  to  him, 

If  lif  be  my  guide? 
"Iii  his  feet  and  hands  arc  wound-prinU, 
Ami  his  siik'." 

3  Is  there  diadem,  as  monarch 

That  his  brow  adorn-'.' 
"  Yea,  a  crown,  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns." 

4  If  I  find  him,  if  I  follow, 

What  his  guerdon  here? 
"Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labor, 
Many  a  tear." 

5  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  him, 

What  hath  he  at  last? 
"Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  ended, 
Jordan  past." 

6  If  I  ask  him  to  receive  me, 

Will  he  say  me  nay? 
"Not  till  earth  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away." 

Stephen  the  tiabaite  (72.3-794,,  tr.  J.  M.  Xeale  (1818-1866). 


10.  L.  M. 

1    A  SLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep ! 

•£*■     From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  rej 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of 


200  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  !     Oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  hath  lost  its  painful  sting ! 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !     Oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep. 

Mrs.  Margaret  Mackay,  1802. 


11. 


1  AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
£±     Did  the  guiding  star  behold  ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright: 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed ; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 


A   MAMA/.   FOR   THE  CHAPEL,  20 1 

Bo  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy-Beat. 

S   La  they  offered  gift*  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  Bin's  alloy, 

All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  thee,  our  heavenly  Xing. 

4  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  mud  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light ; 
Thou  its  light,  its  joy,  its  crown, 
Thou  its  sun  which  goes  not  down  ; 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King. 

W.  C  Dix,  1837. 


12-  L.M 

1     A  T  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set, 
**-     The  sick,  O  Lord,  around  thee  lay ; 
Oh,  in  what  divers  pains  they  met! 

Oh,  with  what  joy  they  went  their  way  I 


202  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Once  more  'tis  eventide,  and  we, 

Oppressed  with  various  ills,  draw  near: 
What  if  thy  form  we  cannot  see? 
We  know  and  feel  that  thou  art  here. 

3  O  Saviour  Christ,  our  woes  dispel ; 

For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad, 
And  some  have  never  loved  thee  well; 
And  some  have  lost  the  love  they  had; — 

4  And  some  are  pressed  with  worldly  care ; 

And  some  are  tried  with  sinful  douht ; 
And  some  such  grievous  passions  tear 
That  only  thou  canst  cast  them  out ; — 

5  And  some  have  found  the  world  is  vain, 

Yet  from  the  world  they  break  not  free ; 
And  some  a  friend  have  sought  to  gain, 
Nor  thought  to  find  a  friend  in  thee. 

6  And  none,  O  Lord,  have  perfect  rest, 

For  none  are  wholly  free  from  sin ; 

And  they  who  fain  would  serve  thee  best 

Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 

7  O  Saviour  Christ,  thou  too  art  man ; 

Thou  hast  been  troubled,  tempted,  tried; 
Thy  kind  but  searching  glance  can  scan 
The  very  wounds  that  shame  would  hide;- 

8  Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power; 

No  word  from  thee  can  fruitless  fall; 
Hear,  in  this  solemn  evening  hour, 
And  in  thy  mercy  heal  us  all. 

//.  Twella. 


13. 


14. 


A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL.  203 

L.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  bouI,  and  with  the  sun 
£*■     Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Redeem  thy  misspent  time  that's  past, 
And  live  this  day  as  if  thy  last; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care; 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere; 

Thy  conscience  as  the  noontide  clear; 
Think  how  all-seeing  God,  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

4  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long,  unwearied,  sing 
Glory  to  the  eternal  King. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host  ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Bishop  Km  (1G37-17I1). 

L.M. 

1     A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
-ft-    And  sin-  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
He  justly  claim-  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  free! 


204  A   MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

2  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 

His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  good  I 

3  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart; 
But  though  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

4  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
Oh,  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

5  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

Samuel  Medlep  (1738-1799). 


15.  C  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
-£*-     And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 

A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  press  thy  way. 


16. 


i    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  205 

•*!    ris  <  tod's  all -an  i mating  voice 
Thai  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
"Us  his  own  hand  pres<  nta  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

4  Blessed  Saviour,  introduced  by  thee, 
Have  I  my  work  begun  ; 

And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 

I'll  lay  my  laurels  down. 

P.  Doddridge  (1702-1751). 


L.    M. 


1  DEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne 
*-*    Ye  nations  how  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 

He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay  and  formed  us  men; 
And  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs; 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

4  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


206  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL, 

5  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
From  men  and  from  the  angel-host 
Be  praise  and  glory  evermore. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 

17.  7. 

1  "DLESSED  Jesus,  ere  we  part, 

-L'     Speak  thy  blessing  to  each  heart : 

Blessed  Jesus,  Saviour  blest, 

Breathe  thy  peace  through  every  breast. 

2  When,  this  night,  our  eyelids  close, 
Let  us  in  thine  arms  repose : 
Blessed  Jesus,  Son  of  God, 

Wash  us  in  thy  precious  blood. 

3  Blessed  Jesus,  Saviour  dear, 
Through  the  darkness  be  thou  near : 
Blessed  Jesus,  light  divine. 

Let  thy  presence  round  us  shine. 

4  By  our  couch  thy  station  keep, 
Guard  from  evil  while  we  sleep : 
Blessed  Jesus,  Saviour  bright, 
Guide  us  safe  to  realms  of  light. 

C.  II.  Baleman,  1813. 

18.  S.  M. 
1  "DLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 

■D     Our  hearts  in  Christian  love; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 


19. 


A   MANUAL    FOR    Till.    CHAPEL.  207 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  anient  prayers  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  -hare  our  mutual  v. 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear, 
An.l  oft<  n  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  Bin  we  shall  be  fn 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

Dr.  John  Faivcetl  (1739-1817). 


1  BRETHREN,  let'us  join  to  bless 

-*-'     Christ,  our  peace  and  righteousness 
Let  our  praise  to  him  be  given, 
High  at  God's  right  hand  in  heaven. 

2  Thee  the  angels  ceaseless  sing; 
Thee  we  praise,  our  Priest  and  King; 
Worthy  is  thy  name  of  praise, 

Full  of  glory,  full  of  grace. 

3  Thou  hast  the  glad  tidings  brought 
Of  salvation  by  thee  wrought  ; 
Wrought  to  set  thy  people  free, 
Wrought  to  bring  our  souls  to  thee. 

4  May  we  follow  and  adore 

Thee,  our  Saviour,  more  and  more; 


208  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Guide  and  bless  us  with  thy  love 
Till  we  join  thy  saints  above. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren  ;  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land ; 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

6  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  : 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

John  Cennick  (1717-1755). 


20.  7.6. 

1  "DRIEF  life  is  here  our  portion, 
•D     Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care ; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 

The  tearless  life,  is  there. 
Oh,  happy  retribution ! 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners, 

A  mansion  with  the  blest. 

2  And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 

And  passionless  renown. 
The  morning  shall  awaken, 

The  shadows  pass  away, 
And  each  true-hearted  servant  « 

Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day. 


21, 


-l   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  209 

3  <  )h,  Bweet  and  blessed  country  ! 

The  home  of  <  rod's  elecl ; 
Oh,  Bweel  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  exp<  ct ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  n 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest 

vdqf  Cluny,  V2th  tint.,  tr.  Dr.  Neaie  (1818-1866). 


11.10. 


1  BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  tin-  sons  of  the  morning, 
-L*     Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid  ; 
Star  of  the  east,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

Id  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beast  of  the  stall; 
Angels  adore  hi  in  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

^  iy,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Edom  and  offerings  divine 

Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forests  and  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favor  secure; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration. 
Dearer  to  God  arc  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

:-1826). 


210  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

22.  6.5. 


B 


RIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner, 
Pointing  to  the  sky. 


Waving  on  Christ's  soldiers 

To  their  home  on  high  ! 
Marching  through  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
Still,  with  hearts  united, 
Singing  on  our  way, — 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  on  Christ's  soldiers 
To  their  home  on  high  ! 

Jesus,  Lord  and  Master, 

At  thy  sacred  feet, 
Here,  with  hearts  rejoicing, 

See  thy  children  meet. 
Often  have  we  left  thee, 

Often  gone  astray ; 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 

In  the  narrow  way. 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  etc. 

Pattern  of  our  childhood, 

Once  thyself  a  child, 
Make  our  childhood  holy, 

Pure,  and  meek,  and  mild. 
In  the  hour  of  danger 

Whither  can  we  flee, 
Save  to  thee,  our  Saviour, 

Only  unto  thee?      .  ' 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  etc. 


-1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  211 

1  All  our  daya  direct  us 
In  the  way  we  go  ; 
Crown  ua  BtiU  victorious 

<  >ver  every  foe  : 
r»i<l  thine  angels  shield  us 

When  the  Btorm-clouds  lower; 
Pardon  thou  and  save  ns 
In  the  last  dread  hour. 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  etc. 

5  Then  with  saints  and  angels 
May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  thy  throne  of  love. 
When  the  march  is  over, 

Then  come  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  his  beauty  .' 
Songs  that  never  cease  .' 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  etc. 

T.  J.  Potter  (1827-1873) 


23.  6.5 

1  pHRISTIAtf!  dost  thou  see  them 
^     On  the  holy  -round. 
How  the  powers  of  darkness 

Rage  thy  steps  around? 
Christian  !  up  and  smite  them, 

Counting  gain  but 
In  the  strength  that  cometh 

By  the  holy  Cl 


212  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Christian  !  dost  thou  feel  them, 

How  they  work  within, 
Striving,  tempting,  luring, 

Goading  into  sin  ? 
-Christian  !  never  tremble ; 

Never  be  down-cast ; 
Gird  thee  for  the  battle, 

Watch  and  pray  and  fast. 

3  Christian  !  dost  thou  hear  them, 

How  they  speak  thee  fair  ? 
"Always  fast  and  vigil? 

Always  watch  and  prayer?" 
Christian  !  answer  boldly  : 

"  While  I  breathe  I  pray  I" 
Peace  shall  follow  battle, 

Night  shall  end  in  day. 

4  "  Well  I  know  thy  trouble, 
•         O  my  servant  true ; 

Thou  art  very  weary, 

I  was  weary  too  ; 
But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 

Some  day  all  mine  own, 
And  the  end  of  sorrow 

Shall  be  near  my  throne." 

Anon. 

24.  7. 

1  pHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day,  Alleluia! 

VJ     Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  :  Alleluia  ! 

Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ;  Alleluia! 

Sing,  ye  heavens  ;  thou  earth,  reply,  Alleluia! 


.1    MANUAL    FOR    THE  <  HAITI. 


213 


2  Love's  redeeming  wort  is  done;  Alleluia: 

Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  :  Alleluia  ! 

Lo,  our  Bun'a  eclipse  is  o'er;  Alleluia! 

L<».  lie  seta  in  blood  do  more.  Alleluia  ! 

S  Vain  the  Btone,  the  watch,  the  seal;  Alleluia! 

Christ  hath  hurst  the  gates  of  hejl;  Alleluia! 

Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise;  Alleluia! 

Christ  hath  opened  paradise.  Alleluia! 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King;  Alleluia! 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  stil ..  Alleluia! 
( >n.ce  he  died  our  souls  to  save  ;  Alleluia  ! 
Where  thy  victory,  O  grave?  Alleluia  ! 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led,  Alleluia ! 
Following  our  exalted  head  :  Alleluia  ! 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise,  Alleluia! 
( )urs  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies.  Alleluia ! 

6  Hail  thee,  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven,  Alleluia! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  given  ;  Alleluia ! 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now,  Alleluia! 
Hail  the  resurrection,  Thou  !  Alleluia  ! 

G  1 1" ->tey  (1708-1788). 


25. 


1  pLING  to  the  mighty  One, 
^     Cling  in  thy  grief; 
Cling  to  the  holy  (  me, 
He  gives  relief; 


6.4. 


214  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

Cling  to  the  gracious  One, 

Cling  in  thy  pain  ; 
Cling  to  the  faithful  One, 

He  will  sustain. 

2  Cling  to  the  living  One, 

Cling  in  thy  woe; 
Cling  to  the  loving  One, 

Through  all  below; 
Cling  to  the  pardoning  One, 

He  speaketh  peace ; 
Cling  to  the  healing  One, 

Anguish  shall  cease. 

3  Cling  to  the  pierced  One, 

Cling  to  his  side ; 
Cling  to  the  risen  One, 

In  him  abide ; 
Cling  to  the  coming  One, 

Hope  shall  arise ; 
Cling  to  the  reigning  One, 

Joy  lights  thine  eyes. 

Henry  Bennett  (1813-1868). 


26.  .  6.8. 

1  pOME,  every  youthful  heart 
^     That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  powers  exert 
To  celebrate  his  fame: 

Tell  all  above  and  all  below 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 


A    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  215 

J  [e  left  bis  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside, 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died : 
What  he  endured,  oh,  who  can  tell, 
To  save  our  Boola  from  death  and  hell? 


3  From  the  dark  grave  he  roa  . 
The  mansion  of  the  dead; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 
In  glorious  triumph  led  : 

Up  through  the  sky  the  conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high  the  Saviour,  God. 


From  thence  he'll  quickly  come, 

His  chariot  will  not  stay, 
And  bear  our  spirits  home 
To  realms  of  endless  day ; 
Then  shall  we  see  his  lovely  face, 
And  ever  be  in  his  embrace. 


5  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  thy  love; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 
Our  gratitude  approve: 

Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  thee  we  give ; 
The  gift,  though  small,  do  thou  receive. 

•.  /'./'.    L727-1796). 


216  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

27.  L    M. 

1  PIOME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  dove, 
^     With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 
And  make  us  know  and  love  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray ; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  him  for  ever  blest ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share, 
Fullness  of  joy  for  ever  there, 

Simon  Browne  (1680-1732). 


28.  S.  M. 

1  pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come ; 

vJ     Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 
And  open  all  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 


.!    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

•'!  <  'oiivincc  u-  of  our  Bin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood  ; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  <  rod. 

4  Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts, 

Our  minds  from  bondage  fr< 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

ph  Hart  (1712-1768). 


5.11, 


riOME,  let  us  anew 

^     Our  journey  pursue, 

Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear: 

His  adorable  will 

Let  us  gladly  fulfill, 

And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labor  of  love. 

Our  life  is  a  dream  ; 
Our  time,  as  a  stream 
Glides  swiftly  away, 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  Btay: 


218  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

The  arrow  is  flown — 
The  moment  is  gone — 
The  millennial  year 
Eushes  on  to  our  view,  and  Eternity's  here ! 

3  Oh,  that  each,  in  the  day 

Of  his  coming,  may  say, 

"  I  have  fought  my  way  through ; 
I  have  finished  the  work  which  thou  gav'st  me  to  do.' 

Oh,  that  each  from  his  Lord 

May  receive  the  glad  word, 

"Well  and  faithfully  done! 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne." 

Charles  Wesley  (1708-1788). 


30.  L.  M. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  sing  our  Makers  praise, 

^     Whose  goodness  cheers  our  early  days ; 
His  name  we  ever  ought  to  bless, 
The  Father  of  the  fatherless. 

2  Poor,  helpless  orphans  we  were  found, 
Left  in  a  world  where  snares  abound; 
But  he  became,  in  our  distress, 

The  Father  of  the  fatherless. 

3  And  oh,  what  blessings  from  above 
Prove  his  kind  care  and  tender  love ! 
What  thanks  to  him  should  we  express, 
The  Father  of  the  fatherless  ! 


1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  219 

-t  Lei  us  rejoice :  above  the  skies 
We  have  a  Friend  who  never  di 
To  him  we  may  our  prayer  address, 
The  Father  ol  the  fatherless. 

•r>  <)ln-  Father,  let  thy  heavenly  grace 

<  >n  every  heart  thine  image  trac 
Then  shall  we  never  cease  to  bless 
The  Father  of  the  fatherh  --. 

John  Burton,  1803. 


31.  6.4. 

1  PIOME,  thou  almighty  King, 
^     Help  ns  thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise! 
Father,  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  Days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arig 
E  atter  our  enemies, 

Now  make  them  fall ! 
Let  thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made, 
Our  souls  on  thee  be  stayed- 
Lord,  hear  our  call ! 

3  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  hear 

In  this  glad  hour  ! 


220  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL, 

Thou,  who  almighty  art, 

Now  rule  in  every  heart, 

And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

4  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ; 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

Charles  Wesley  (1708-U88). 

32.  8.7. 

1  pOME,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
\-<!     Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

2  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

3  Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  that  grace  now,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 

4  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it — 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love: 
Here's  my  heart — oh,  take  and  seal  it ; 
Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

Jiobcrf  Robinson  (17:59-1790). 


.1    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  221 

33.  7.6. 

1  "/^OME  unto  me,  ye  weary, 

VJ    And  I  will  give  you  rest." 
<  )h,  blessed  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  hearts  oppressed  I 
It  tells  of  benedicti  >n, 

( )f  pardon,  grace  and  pi 
Of  joy  that  hath  no  ending, 

Of  love  that  cannot  c<  I 


"  Come  unto  me,  ye  fainting, 

And  T  will  give  yon  light." 
Oh,  loving  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  cunics  to  cheer  the  night! 
Our  hearts  were  filled  with  sadness, 

And  we  had  lost  our  way  ; 
But  he  has  brought  us  gladness 

And  songs  at  break  of  day. 


>me  unto  me,  ye  weary, 
And  I  will  give'you  life." 
Oh,  cheering  voice  of  .1 

Which  comes  to  aid  our  strife! 
The  foe  is  Btern  and  eager, 

The  fight  is  fierce  and  long  ; 
But  he  has  made  us  mighty 
And  stronger  than  the  strong. 

II'.  G  Dix.  V6& 


222  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

34. 

1  /"^OME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
^    Raise  the  song  of  harvest  home  ! 
All  is  safely  gathered  in 

Ere  the  winter  storms  begin  : 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied : — 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest  home ! 

2  All  the  world  is  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  his  praise  to  yield ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown  ; 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear : 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
Pure  and  holy  grain  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  his  harvest  home ; 
From  his  field  shall  in  that  day 
All  offences  purge  away  ; 

Give  his  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast ; 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  his  garner  evermore. 

4  Even  so,  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  thy  final  harvest  home ! 
Gather  thou  thy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin ; 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  223 

There,  for  ever,  purified, 
In  thy  presence  to  abide: 
Come,  with  all  thine  angels,  come, 

Raise  the  glorious  harvest  home  ! 

Dean  Afford  (1810-1871). 


35.  S.  M. 

1  pOME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
\J     And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 
Joiu  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God  ; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below  ; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  There  we  shall  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin  ; 
There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 


224  A  3IANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

6  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

Dr.  Watts  (1674-1748). 


1D< 


36.  7.6. 

kOWN  in  the  pleasant  pastures, 
Beside  the  waters  still, 
Behold  the  Shepherd  leadeth 

His  little  flock  at  will ; 
Gently,  oh,  gently  guiding 

The  way  his  sheep  must  go, 
Still  onward  to  the  fountain 
Where  the  living  waters  flow. 

The  stranger's  voice  they  heed  not, 

When  he  seeks  their  ear  to  win  ; 
And  never  can  a  robber 

To  the  sheepfold  enter  in : 
No  hireling  is  the  Shepherd, 

For  he  his  watch  will  keep ; 
'Tis  he  alone  who  giveth 

His  own  life  for  his  sheep. 

And  all  his  own  he  knoweth, 

He  calleth  them  to  come ; 
O'er  distant  hills  they  hear  him, 

And  so  he  draws  them  home: 
Though  the  way  be  set  with  briars, 

Though  the  narrow  path  be  steep, 
They  know  his  word  of  warning, 

And  the  Shepherd  knows  his  sheep. 


-I    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  ! 

4  And  other  Bheep  he  owneth, 
Wandering  from  him  alar ; 
11«-.  the  good  Shepherd,  knoweth 

Where  all  his  loved  ones  are: 
The  blessed  day  is  dawning, 

That  day  by  him  foretold, 
When  they  shall  own  one  Shepherd, 

Safe  sheltered  in  one  fold. 

Mrs.  Anna  Shipton. 


'E1 


37.  7. 

RE  another  Sabbath's  close, 
Ere  again  we  seek  repose, 
Lord,  our  song  ascends  to  thee, 
At  thy  feet  we  bow  the  knee. 

2  For  the  mercies  of  the  day, 
For  this  rest  upon  our  way, 
Thanks  to  thee  alone  be  given, 
Lord  of  earth,  and  King  of  heaven. 

3  Cold  our  service  may  have  been, 
Mingled  every  prayer  with  sin; 
But  thou  canst  and  wilt  forgive 
By  thy  grace  alone  we  live. 

4  Whilst  this  thorny  path  we  tread, 
May  thy  love  our  footsteps  lead; 
When  our  journey  here  is  past, 
May  we  rest  with  thee  at  last. 

5  Let  these  earthly  Sabbaths  prove 
Foretastes  of  our  joys  above; 
While  their  steps  thy  pilgrims  bend 
To  the  rest  which  knows  no  end. 

Anon.  1332. 
15 


226  A  31  AN  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 


38.  8.3.3.6. 

1  T?RE  I  sleep,  for  every  favor, 
-L^  This  day  showed 

By  my  God, 
I  will  bless  my  Saviour. 


2  O  my  Lord,  what  shall  I  render 

To  thy  name, 
Still  the  same, 
Gracious,  good  and  tender? 

3  Thou  hast  ordered  all  my  goings 

In  thy  way ; 
Heard  me  pray, 
Sanctified  my  doings. 

4  Leave  me  not,  but  ever  love  me ; 

Let  thy  peace 
Be  my  bliss, 
Till  thou  hence  remove  me. 

5  Visit  me  with  thy  salvation  ; 

Let  thy  care 

Now  be  near, 

Round  my  habitation. 

6  Thou,  my  rock,  my  guard,  my  tower, 

Safely  keep, 
While  I  sleep, 
Me  with  all  thy  power. 

•     John  Cennicn  (1775-1852). 


A   MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  227 


39.  J..  M. 

1  INTERNAL  Father,  strong  to  save, 
AJ     Whose  arm  has  bound  the  restless  wave, 

Who  bidst  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
His  own  appointed  limits  keep ; 

Oh,  hear  us  as  we  cry  to  thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 


2  O  Christ,  whose  voice  the  waters  heard. 

And  hushed  their  raging  at  thy  word, 

Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 

And  calm  amid  the  storm  didst  sleep; 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 


3  O  holy  Spirit,  who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  waters  dark  and  rude, 
And  bid  their  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give  for  wild  confusion  peace ; 
Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 


O  Trinity  of  love  and  power, 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour; 

From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 

Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  go; 
Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 

William  ]Yhilu<y,  182a, 


228  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 


40. 


G.8. 


FATHER,  a  weary  heart 
Hath  come  to  thee  for  peace ; 
The  world  hath  not  the  healing  art 

To  bid  its  troubles  cease ; 
It  brings  before  thy  throne 

Its  weight  of  woe  and  care ; 
Do  thou  accept  its  pleading  tone— 
The  contrite  sinner's  prayer. 


Father,  it  hath  rebelled, 

Hath  wandered  from  thy  path, 
Nor  heeded  when  the  thunder  swelled, 

The  tempest  of  thy  wrath ; 
But  now,  a  bruised  thing, 

Neglected,  pale  and  bare, 
Lo,  at  thy  footstool  it  doth  bring 

The  contrite  sinner's  prayer. 


3  Father,  it  bends  before 

Thy  throne  among  the  blest ; 
Peace  to  the  wretched  heart  restore, 

Give  to  the  weary  rest : 
Through  Christ's  atonement  given, 

It  trusteth  yet  to  share 
The  glorious  heritage  of  heaven, 
By  lowly,  contrite  prayer. 

Mrs.  Sigoitrney  (1792-1865). 


A  MAMA!.    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  229 

41. 

1  TjlATHEB,  I  know  that  all  my  life 
J-      I-  portioned  out  for  me, 
And  the  changes  that  are  sure  to  come 

I  do  not  fear  to  see; 
But  I  ask  thee  for  a  present  mind, 
Intent  on  pleasing  thee. 


2  1  ask  thee  for  a  thoughtful  love, 
Through  constant  watching  wise. 
To  meet  the  glad  with  joyful  smiles, 

And  to  wipe  the  weeping  ey  - 
And  a  heart  at  leisure  from  itself, 
To  soothe  and  sympathize. 


I  would  not  have  the  restless  will 

That  hurries  to  and  fro, 
Seeking  for  some  great  thing  to  do, 

Or  secret  thing  to  know  ; 
I  would  be  treated  as  a  child, 

And  guided  where  I  go. 


4  Wherever  in  the  world  I  am, 

In  whatsoe'er  estate, 
I  have  a  fellowship  with  hearts 

To  keep  and  cultivate  : 
And  a  work  of  lowly  love  to  do 

For  the  Lord  on  whom  I  wait. 


230  A   31  AN  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

5  So  I  ask  thee  for  the  daily  strength, 

To  none  that  ask  denied, 
And  a  mind  to  blend  with  outward  life, 

While  keeping  at  thy  side ; 
Content  to  fill  a  little  space, 

If  thou  be  glorified. 


6  And  if  some  things  I  do  not  ask 

In  my  cup  of  blessing  be, 
I  would  have  my  spirit  filled  the  more 

With  grateful  love  to  thee ; 
More  careful,  not  to  serve  thee  much, 

But  to  please  thee  perfectly. 


7  There  are  briars  besetting  every  path 
That  call  for  patient  care ; 

There  is  a  cross  in  every  lot, 
And  an  earnest  need  for  prayer ; 

But  a  lowly  heart  that  leans  on  thee 
Is  happy  anywhere. 


In  a  service  which  thy  will  appoints 

There  are  no  bonds  for  me, 
For  my  inmost  heart  is  taught  the  truth 

That  makes  thy  children  free  ; 
And  a  life  of  self-renouncing  love 

Is  a  life  of  liberty. 

A.  L.  Waring,  1854. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  <  HAPEL.  231 


42.  8.7.4. 

1  T1ATHER,  let  thy  benediction, 
J-      Gently  falling  as  the  dew, 
And  thy  ever-gracious  presence, 
Bless  us  all  our  journey  through: 

May  we  ever 
Keep  the  end  of  life  in  view. 


2  Young  in  years,  we  need  the  wisdom 
Which  can  only  come  from  thee; 
In  the  morn  of  our  existence 
Let  us  thy  salvation  see : 
Changed  in  spirit, 
We  shall  then  thy  children  be. 


3  When  temptations  shall  assail  us, 
When  we  falter  by  the  way, 
Let  thine  arm  of  strength  defend  us ; 
Saviour,  hear  us  when  we  pray : 

Thou  art  mighty, 
Be  thou  then  our  rock  and  stay. 


4  Praise  and  blessing,  power  and  glory, 
Will  we  render,  Lord,  to  thee; 
For  the  news  of  thy  salvation 
Shall  extend  from  sea  to  sea; 

All  the  nations 
Joyfully  shall  worship  thee. 

Mrs.  Sazby. 


232  A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

43.  C.  M. 

1  "HATHER !  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
-L      Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 

Let  this  petition  rise  : 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free ! 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

Anne  Steele  (1716-1778). 


44.  S.  M, 

10R  ever  with  the  Lord ! 
Amen  !  so  let  it  be  ! 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
And  immortality. 


F 


2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye 
Thy  golden  gates  appear ! 


A  MAXIM.    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  233 

4  Ah  .'  th(  ii  my  Bpirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love. 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above ! 

5  Then,  then  I  feel  that  he, 

Remembered  or  forgot, 
The  Lord  is  never  far  from  me, 
Though  I  perceive  him  not. 

6  To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  be  given 
Eternal  praise  by  saints  on  earth, 
And  angel  choirs  in  heaven. 

./.  Montgomery  (1771-1854). 


45. 


XF 


'OR  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country, 
-Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep: 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

2  O  oue,  0  only  mansion ! 
O  paradise  of  joy  ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 
And  smiles  have  no  alloy; 


234  A   MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

Beside  thy  living  waters 

All  plants  are,  great  and  small, — 
The  cedar  of  the  forest, 

The  hyssop  of  the  wall. 

3  With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
The  saints  build  up  thy  fabric, 

And  the  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

4  The  cross  is  all  thy  splendor, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise : 
Jesus  the  Crown  of  Beauty, 

True  God  and  Man,  they  sing ; 
The  never-failing  garden, 

The  garden  of  their  King. 

5  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away  ! 
Upon  the  Rock  of  ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower ; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 


.1   MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  235 

C  <)  Bweet  and  blessed  country, 
Shall  I  thy  glories  - 
< )  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
I-  such  a  prize  for  me? 

Oh  tell  me  then,  oh  tell  me — 

I  bear  the  hope  within 
To  win  the  prize — oh  tell  me 

That  I  that  prize  shall  win! 

7  Rejoice,  0  dust  and  ashes! 

Ri  joice — oh,  joy  divine  ! — 
That  God  is  now  thy  portion, 

Both  now  and  ever  thine: 
Rejoice,  O  dust  and  ashes ! 

Rejoice  !  'tis  thine  to  be — 

0  Lord,  my  God — for  ever, 
For  evermore  with  thee. 

Bernardo/  Cluny,  12th  Century;  tr.  Dr.  Xeale  (1818-1SGG). 

46,  6.5. 

1  "T'ORWARD !  be  our  watchword ; 
J-      Steps  and  voices  joined, 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind. 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head  ; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 
By  our  Captain  led? 

Forward  through  the  desert, 

Through  the  toil  and  fight; 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 
Zioq  beams  with  light. 


236  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Glories  upon  glories 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  that  love  him 

One  day  to  be  shared  ; 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them, 

Ear  hath  never  heard, 
Nor  of  those  hath  uttered 
Thought  or  speech  or  word. 
Forward  marching  eastward, 

Where  the  heaven  is  bright, 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted, 
Till  our  faith  be  sight. 

3  To  th'  eternal  Father 

Loudest  anthems  raise ; 
To  the  Son  and  Spirit 

Echo  songs  of  praise ; 
To  the  Lord  of  glory, 

Blessed  three  in  one, 
Be  by  men  and  angels 
Endless  honors  done. 

Weak  are  earthly  praises, 

Dull  the  songs  of  night  ; 
Forward  into  triumph, 
Forward  into  light ! 

Dean  Alford  (1810-1871) 

47.  L.  M. 

1  TjlROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
-L     Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 


.1     MANUAL    FOR    I  III.    <  ll.M'l  I  23' 

2  Eternal  arc  thy  mercies,  Lord  ! 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word; 
Thy  praise  >hall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 

Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

Dr.  Wall 

48.  7.0. 

1   F1ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
J-     From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
I  foil  down  their  golden  sand, 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 
Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

1'  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  : 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Can* we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation!   oh,  salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 


238  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till  like  a  sea  of  glory 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Eedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign.     Amen. 

Bishop  Heber  (1783-1826). 

49.  P.  M. 

1  "nROM  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit 

J-      My  humble  prayer  ascends — O  Father,  hear  it ! 
Borne  on  the  trembling  wings  of  fear  and  meekness . 

Forgive  its  weakness. 

2  I  know,  I  feel,  how  mean  and  how  unworthy 
The  lowly  sacrifice  I  pour  before  thee : 
What  can  I  offer  thee,  O  thou  most  holy  ! 

But  sin  and  folly  ? 

3  Lord,  in  thy  sight,  who  every  bosom  viewest, 
Cold  is  our  warmest  vow,  and  vain  our  truest; 
Thoughts  of  a  hurrying  hour— our  lips  repeat  them ; 

Our  hearts  forget  them. 

4  We  see  thy  hand — it  leads  us,  it  supports  us : 
We  hear  thy  voice — it  counsels  and  it  courts  us; 
And  then  we  turn  away !  and  still  thy  kindness 

Forgives  our  blindness ! 

5  Who  can  resist  thy  gentle  call,  appealing 

To  every  generous  thought  and  grateful  feeling ! 
Oh,  who  can  hear  the  accents  of  thy  mercy, 

And  never  love  thee ! 


A    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  239 

plant  within  this  bosom 
The  Beeds  of  holiness,  and  let  them  blossom 

In  fragrance,  and  in  beauty  bright  and  vernal, 

And  Bpring  eternal. 

7  Then  place  them  in  those  everlasting  gardens 
Where  angels  walk,  and  seraphs  are  the  wardens; 
Where  every  flower,  brought  safe  through  death's  dark 
portal,  Becomes  immortal. 

Sir  John  Bowring  (1792-1872> 


50.  8.7. 

1  n  EXTLY,  Lord,  oh,  gently  lead  us 
^     Through  this  lonely  vale  of  tears, 
Through  the  changes  thou'st  decreed  ns, 

.Till  our  last  great  change  appear-. 

2  When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us ; 
Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 

3  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear. 

4  And,  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  on  thy  bosom  rest, 
Till,  by  angel-bands  attended, 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 

Thomas  Hastings,  1784. 


240  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

51.  L-M. 

1  nLQEY  to  thee,  my  (rod,  this  night, 
yJ  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  oh,  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  Oh,  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close, 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Bishop  Ken  (1637-1711). 


52. 


A   MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  241 

7.G.S.8. 
1       n LORY  to  Jesus;  glory, 
^    Let  little  children  sing, 

Who  know  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  eternal  King; 
How  he  came  down  from  heaven  above 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love. 

I      A  little  child  he  came, 
For  children  to  atone: 
Sing  praises  to  his  name, 
Who  did  so  love  his  own 
As  to  redeem  them  with  his  blood, 
And  make  them  holy,  just  and  good. 

Jesus,  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Gives  pardon,  joy,  and  life; 
Bids  sin  and  sorrow  cease, 
And  puts  an  end  to  strife ; 
Glory  to  God,  and  peace  on  earth, 
As  sang  the  angels  at  his  birth. 

Mr*.  Shepherd  (1809-1857). 


53. 


L.  M. 

1  n  LORY  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 

"     And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

2  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew ; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dewj 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 
16 


242  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say  ; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


4  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Bishop  Ken  (1637-1711). 


54.  6.4. 

1  P{OD  bless  our  native  land  ! 
VJ     Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 
Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Kuler  of  winds  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 
By  thy  great  might. 


For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies  ; 

On  him  we  wait ; 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  state  ! 

C.  T.  Brooks,  1813. 


55. 


A   MANUAL  FOB   THE  CHAPEL.  243 


1  C\OT>  eternal,  mighty  King, 

\%     Unto  thee  our  praise  we  bring; 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee, 
AVe  amid  the  throng  would  be. 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy,  cry 

Angels  round  thy  throne  on  high; 
Lord  of  all  the  heavenly  powers, 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 

3  Glorified  apostles  raise 

Night  and  day  continual  praise; 
Hast  thou  not  a  mission  too 
For  thy  children  here  to  do  ? 

4  With  the  prophet's  goodly  line 
AVe  in  mystic  bond  combine  ; 
For  thou  hast  to  babes  revealed 
Things  that  to  the  wise  are  sealed. 

5  Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host, 

Of  the  cross  are  heard  to  boast ; 
Oh  that  we  our  cross  may  bear, 
And  a  crown  of  glory  wear. 

6  God  eternal,  mighty  King, 
Unto  thee  our  praise  we  bring; 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  three  in  one. 

.  J.  E.  Millard,  D.D.,  184S. 


244  A  MANUAL  FOB   THE  CHAPEL. 


56.  8.7. 

OD  is  love :  his  mercy  brightens 
All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 
Bliss  he  wakes  and  woe  he  lightens ; 
God  is  wisdom.  God  is  love. 


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2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever  j 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move ; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  mist  his  brightness  streameth ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above  : 
Everywhere  his  glory  shineth  ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

Sir  J.  Bowring  (1792-1872). 


57.  c- M- 

OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 


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2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 


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3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  bo  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face; 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

W.  Ooivper  (1731-1800). 

58.  8.7. 

1  PIOD  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 
^     Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep ; 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 

Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

2  On  the  lion  vainly  roaring, 

On  his  young,  thy  foot  shall  tread ; 
And,  the  dragon's  den  exploring, 
Thou  shalt  bruise  the  serpent's  head. 


246  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Since  with  pure  and  firm  affection 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 

With  the  wings  of  his  protection 

He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

4  Thou  shalt  call  on  him  in  trouble, 

He  will  hearken,  he  will  save ; 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

James  Montgomery  (1771-1854). 


59.  8.4. 

1  C\  OD,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
^     Darkness  and  light ; 

Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night ; 
May  thine  angel  guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 

This  livelong  night. 

2  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping ; 

And  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  thy  mighty  keeping 

All  peaceful  lie ; 
When  the  last  dread  trump  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  thou,  our  God,  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us, 

With  thee  on  high. 

Bishop  Hebtr  and  Archbishop  Whately,  1827. 


A  MANUAL   FOR   Tin:  CHAPEL,  24. 

60.  7.5. 

1  PIOD  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
VJ    Holy  Spirit,  three  in  One, 

Now  our  hallowed  task  is  done, 
And  our  prayer  is  prayed; 

Listen  as  to  thee  we  raise 

This  our  thankful  hymn  of  praise, 

Ere  the  sun's  declining  rays 
Deepen  into  shade. 

2  One,  O  Lord,  we  have  met  to-day, 
One  in  heart  and  voice  to  pray, 
Soon  to  bend  our  peaceful  way 

Homeward  with  the  sun  ; 
May  the  bonds  of  living  love 
Bind  us  closer  as  we  move 
Onward  to  our  home  above, 

When  our  day  is  done. 

3  One  we  have  met  to  pray,  and  sing 
Praises  to  our  heavenly  King : 
Lord,  in  this  and  everything 

Make  us  one  in  thee  : 
One  in  heart  and  one  in  mind, 
One  in  fellowship  combined, 
Seeking  good  in  all  to  find, 

Good  in  all  to  see. 

4  One  from  rise  to  set  of  sun, 
One— our  working  day — and  one, 
When  our  day  of  work  is  done, 

In  our  home  above  : 


248  A   MANVAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

One  with  all  we  love  the  most 
Praising  with  the  angel  host 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  in  heavenly  love. 

Godfrey  Tkring,  1861. 

61.  7. 

1  C\0  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

VJ     Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power ; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  juclgment-hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned ; 
Oh,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

Oh,  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb ; 

There,  adoring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  ; 
"  It  is  finished"  hear  him  cry  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  ;— 

Who  hath  taken  him  away? 
Christ  is  risen  :  he  meets  our  eyes  ;— 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise  !     Amen. 

J.  Montgomery  (1771-1854). 


A   MAMA/.    FOB    Till:  CHAPEL.  249 


62.  7.6. 

1    C\0  when  the  morning  shineth, 
^     (Jo  when  the  noon  is  bright; 
Go  when  the  eve  declineth, 

Go  in  the  hush  of  night ; 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 

Fling  earthly  thought  away  ; 
And,  in  thy  chamber  kneeling, 

Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 


Remember  all  who  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee  ; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be. 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim  ; 
And  link  with  each  petition 

The  great  Redeemer's  name. 


Or  if  'tis  e'en  denied  thee 

In  solitude  to  pray, 
Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  thee 

When  friends  are  round  thy  way, 
E'en  then  the  silent  breathing 

Of  thy  spirit  raised  above 
Will  reach  his  throne  of  glory, 

Who  is  Mercy,  Truth  and  Love. 

J.  O.  Simpson,  1831. 


250  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 


63.  8.7.4.7. 

1  C\  UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 
VJ     Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand ; 

Bread  of  heaven, 
*Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 


2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow  : 
Let  the  fire  and  cloudy  pillar 
Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  ; 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  : 
Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side ; 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

W.  Williams  (1717-1791). 


64. 


7.6. 


1  TJAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
11     Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 


A  MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  -:>1 

He  comes  to  break  oppression, 
To  set  the  captive  free, 

To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong. 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth  : 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing — 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove  ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 

Jama  Montgomery  (1771-1 


252  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

65.  P.  M. 

1  IT  ARK,  hark,  my  soul,  angelic  songs  are  swelling 
-LA     O'er  earth's  green  fields  and  ocean's  wave-beat 

shore ; 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are  telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

2  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 

"  Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you  come  ;" 
And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly  ringing, 
The  music  of  the  gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

3  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea ; 
And  laden  souls,  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps  to  thee. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

4  Rest  cbmes  at  length,  though  life  be  long  and  dreary ; 

The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night  be  past ; 
Faith's  journey  ends  in  welcome  to  the  weary, 
And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will  come  at  last. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

5  Angels,  sing  on,  your  faithful  watches  keeping ; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above ; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping, 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless  love. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

F.  U'.  Ftiber  (1815-1863  . 


A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL, 


XH 


66.  6.5.6.6; 

'ARK,  round  the  God  of  love 
Angels  are  singing; 
Saints  at  his  feet  above 

Their  crowns  are  flinging. 
And  may  poor  children  dare 
Hope  for  acceptance  there, 
Their  simple  praise  and  prayer 
To  his  throne  bringing? 

2  Yes,  through  adoring  throngs 
His  pity  sees  as ; 

'Midst  their  seraphic  songs 

Our  offering  please-  : 
And  thou  who  here  didst  prove 
To  babes  so  full  of  love, 
Thou  art  the  same  above, 

Merciful  Jesus. 

3  Not  a  poor  sparrow  falls 
But  thou  art  near  it ; 

When  the  young  raven  calls, 

Thou,  Lord,  dost  hear  it ; 
Flowers,  worms  and  insects  share 
Hourly  thy  guardian  care: 
Wilt  thou  bid  us  despair? 

Lord,  can  we  fear  it  ? 

4  Lord,  then  thy  mercy  send 
On  all  before  thee ; 

Children  and  children's  friend 
Bless,  we  implore  thee; 


254  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL, 

Lead  us  from  grace  to  grace, 
On  through  our  earthly  race, 
Till  all  before  thy  face 
Meet  to  adore  thee. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte  (1793-1847). 


67.  C.  M. 

1  TJARK  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  comes, 
11    The  Saviour  promised  long ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 


2  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release 
In  Satan's  bondage  held ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 


3  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 


4  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

P.  Doddridge  (1702-1751). 


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68.  8.7. 

1   TJARK!  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
11     Sweetly  sounding  through  the  .skies? 
L(>!  the  angelic  host  rejoices; 
Loudest  hallelujahs  rise. 

%  "Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  I" 

Thus  they  chant  their  joyful  strain; 
"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 

Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men." 

3  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed! 

Heaven  and  earth  his  glory  sing; 
Glad  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 

5  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth  ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

J.  Oatwood  (177.5-1852). 


69.  P.  M. 

1   TTOLY,  holy,  holy  !  Lord  God  Almighty, 

-■--l     Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to  thee 
Holy,  holy,  holy!  merciful  and  mighty, 
God  in  three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity. 


256  A   MAX  UAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL.. 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy !  all  the  saints  adore  thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the  glassy 
sea, 
Cherubim  and  seraphim  falling  down  before  thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

3  Holy,  holy,  holy !  though  the  darkness  hide  thee, 

Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  thy  glory  may  not  see, 
Only  thou  art  holy;  there  is  none  beside  thee  • 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love  and  purity. 

4  Holy,  holy,  holy !  Lord  God  Almighty, 

All  thy  works  shall  praise  thy  name  in  earth  and 
sky  and  sea : 
Holy,  holy,  holy !  merciful  and  mighty, 
God  in  three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity. 

Bishop  E.  Heber  (1783-1*26"). 

70.  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  blessed,  from  the  bonds  of  sin 
H     And  earthly  fetters  free, 

In  singleness  of  heart  and  aim 

Thy  servant,  Lord,  to  be ; 
The  hardest  toil  to  undertake 

With  joy  at  thy  command ; 
The  meanest  office  to  receive 

With  meekness  at  thy  hand. 

2  With  willing  heart  and  longing  eyes 

To  watch  before  thy  gate, 
Ready  to  run  the  weary  race, 
To  bear  the  heavy  weight ; 


J    MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  257 

No  voice  of  thunder  to  expect, 

Bui  follow  calm  and  still, 
For  love  cao  easily  divine 

The  one  beloved's  will. 


3  Thus  may  I  serve  thee,  gracious  Lord; 

Thus  ever  thine  alone, 
My  soul  and  body  given  to  thee, 

The  purchase  thou  hast  won,  , 

Through  evil  or  through  good  report 

Still  keeping  by  thy  side, 
By  life  or  death,  in  this  poor  flesh, 

Let  Christ  be  magnified. 

4  How  happily  the  working  days 

In  this  dear  service  fly  ; 
How  rapidly  the  closing  hour, 

The  time  of  rest,  draws  nigh, 
When  all  the  faithful  gather  home, 

A  joyful  company, 
And  ever  where  the  Master  is 

Shall  his  blest  servants  be. 

H.  L.  L.,  in  "Hymns from  the  Loud  of  Luther, 


71.  11. 

TTOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
1A     Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  wl^o  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 
17 


258  A    MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee ;  oh,  be  not  dismayed  : 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 

I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee :  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  The  soul  that  to  Jesus  hath  fled  for  repose 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes; 

That  soul  though  all  hell  shall  endeavor  to  shake, 
I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake. 

George  Keith,  abt.  1787. 


72.  c.m. 

1  TJOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
-1 A     ln  a  believer's  ear  ! 

It  soothes  his  sorrow's,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 


73. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  VHAPEL.  259 

3  Dear  name,  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 
My  shield  and  hiding-place, 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 

With  boundL  of  grace. 

I  .'•  bus,  my  Bhepherd,  husband,  friend, 
My  prophet,  priest  and  king, 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end,— 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  eold  my  warmest  thought: 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
1*11  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 

With  ev'ry  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

John  Newton  (1725-1807). 


7. 


1  JAM  coming  to  the  cross ; 
J-     I  am  poor,  and  weak,  and  blind  : 
I  am  counting  all  but  di 
I  shall  full  salvation  find. 

T  am  trusting,  Lord,  in  thee, 
Blessed  Lamb  of  Calvary; 
Humbly  at  thy  cross  I  bow, 
Save  me,  Jesus,  save  me  now. 


260  A   MAX  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Long  rny  heart  has  sighed  for  thee, 

Long  has  evil  reigned  within  ; 
Jesus  sweetly  speaks  to  me, — 
"  I  will  cleanse  you  from  all  sin." 
I  am  trusting,  Lord,  etc. 

3  Here  I  give  my  all  to  thee, 

Friends,  and  time,  and  earthly  store, 
Soul  and  body,  thine  to  be, — 
Wholly  thine  for  evermore. 
I  am  trusting,  Lord,  etc. 

4  In  thy  promises  I  trust, 

Now  I  feel  the  blood  applied ; 
I  am  prostrate  in  the  dust, 
I  with  Christ  am  crucified. 
I  am  trusting,  Lord,  etc. 

5  Jesus  comes  !  he  fills  my  soul ! 

Perfected  in  him  I  am  ; 
I  am  every  whit  made  whole  ; 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb. 
I  am  trusting,  Lord,  etc. 

Rev.  Wm.  McDonald. 


ll 


74.  P.  M. 

HEAE  thy  welcome  voice 
That  calls  me,  Lord,  to  thee 
For  cleansing  in  thy  precious  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 
I  am  coming,  Lord  ! 

Coming  now  to  thee! 
Wash  me,  cleanse  me  in  the  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 


A  MANUAL  FOB   THE  CHAPEL.  2G1 

2  Though  coming  weak  and  vile, 

Thou  dost  my  strength  assure; 
Thou  dosi  my  vileness  fully  cleanse, 
Till  spotless  all  and  pure. 
I  am  coming,  Lord,  etc. 

3  'Tis  Jesus  calls  me  on 

To  perfect  faith  and  love ; 
To  perfect  hope,  and  peace,  and  trust. 
For  earth  and  heaven  above. 
I  am  coming,  Lord,  etc. 

4  'Tis  Jesus  who  confirms 

The  blessed  work  within, 
By  adding  grace  to  welcomed  grace, 
Where  reigned  the  power  of  sin. 
I  am  coming,  Lord,  etc. 

5  And  he  the  witness  gives 

To  loyal  hearts  and  free, 
That  every  promise  is  fulfilled, 
If  faith  but  brings  the  plea. 
I  am  coming,  Lord,  etc. 

Rev.  L.  Hartsough. 


75.  6. 

1  T  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

J-     The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 
From  the  accursed  load. 


262  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 
To  wash  my  crimson  stains 

White  in  his  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus ; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  him; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

H.  Bonar,  1308. 


4 


76.  P.  M. 

NEED  thee  every  hour, 
Most  gracious  Lord ; 
No  tender  voice  like  thine 
Can  peace  afford. 
I  need  thee,  oh  !  I  need  thee ; 
Every  hour  I  need  thee ; 
Oh,  bless  me  now,  my  Saviour! 
I  come  to  thee. 


A  MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  I  need  thee  every  hour; 

Stay  thou  near  by  ; 
Temptation-  Ipse  their  power 
When  thou  art  nigh. 
I  need  thee,  etc. 

3  I  need  thee  every  hour, 

In  joy  or  pain  ; 
Come  quickly  and  abide, 
Or  lite  is  vain. 

I  need  thee,  etc. 

4  I  need  thee  every  hour: 

Teach  me  thy  will ; 
And  thy  rich  promises 
In  me  fulfill. 

I  need  thee,  etc. 

5  I  need  thee  every  hour, 

Most  holy  One ; 
Oh,  make  me  thine  indeed, 
Thou  blessed  Son. 
I  need  thee,  etc. 

Annie  S.  Hawk*. 


77.  8.7. 

"N  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
.Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


*r 


2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 
Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me; 
Lo!  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 


264  A  31  AN  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified ; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

5  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

Sir  John  Bowrincj  (1792-1872) 


78.  C.  M. 

1  T  SING  the  almighty  power  of  God, 
J-     That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 

And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food  ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 


.!    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  26-5 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  I  turn  mine  i 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky. 

5  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known  ; 
Anil  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 

By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  (  features,  as  numerous  as  they  be, 

Are  subject  to  thy  care  ; 

There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there. 

7  His  hand  is  my  perpetual  guard ; 

He  guides  me  with  his  eye; 
How  should  I  then  forget  the  Lord, 
Who  is  for  ever  nigh  ? 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


79.  C.  M. 

1  TT  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 
J-     That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the. earth 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold  : 
"Peace  on  the  earth,  good  will  to  men 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King:" — 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing, 


266  A   3IANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled  ; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world  : 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel-sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

8  O  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow  ; 
Look  now,  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing : 
Oh,  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

4  For  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophets  seen  of  old, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Shall  come  the  time  foretold, 
When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 

The  Prince  of  peace  their  King, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

Edmund  II.  Sears  (1810-1876). 

80.  P.  M. 

I  THINK,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  he  called  little  children,  as  lambs  to  his  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  him  then. 


A     MAMA/.    Ini;    THE   >  HAITI..  267 

I  wish  that  his  hands  had  been  placed  on  my  head. 

That  his  anus  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  his  kind  look  when  he  Baid 

"Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  me." 

_'   5fet  still  to  hi-  loot-tool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  his  love; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  him  below, 

1  shall  see  him  and  hear  him  above, 
In  that  beautiful  plaee  he  has  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven  ; 
Ami  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 

••  For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

:}>  But  thousands  and  thousands,  who  wander  and  fall, 
Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home  ; 
I  should  like  them  to  know  there  is  room  for  them  all, 

And  that  Jesus  has  bidden  them  come. 
I  long  for  that  blessed  and  glorious  time, 

The  fairest,  aud  brightest,  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime 
Shall  crowd  to  his  arms  and  be  blest. 

./.  Luke,  1813. 


I 


81.  S.  M. 

WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  did  not  love  the  fold ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
I  would  not  be  controlled. 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 
I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 
I  loved  afar  to  roam. 


268  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep; 
The  Father  sought  his  child  ; 

They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 
O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild. 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 
Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone; 

They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love; 
They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  They  spoke  in  tender  love, 
They  raised  my  drooping  head  ; 

They  gently  closed  my  bleeding  wounds, 
My  fainting  soul  they  fed. 
They  washed  my  filth  away, 
They  made  me  clean  and  fair ; 

They  brought  me  to  my  home  in  peace, 
The  long-sought  wanderer. 

4  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 
'Twas  he  that  loved  my  soul ; 

'Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 
'Twas  he  that  made  me  whole ; 
'Twas  he  that  sought  the  lost, 
That  found  the  Wandering  sheep  ; 

'Twas  he  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 
-   'Tis  he  that  still  doth  keep. 

5  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  would  not  be  controlled  ; 

But  now  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
I  love,  Iiove  the  fold. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  269 

I  was  a  wayward  child, 
I  once  preferred  to  roam  ; 
But  now  I  love  my  Father'-  voice, 
I  love,  I  love  hid  home. 

II.  Bonar,  IS  - 

82.  P.  M. 

1  T  WILL  sing  of  my  Redeemer 

J-     And  his  wondrous  love  to  me; 
On  the  cruel  cross  he  suffered, 
From  the  curse  to  set  me  free. 
Sing,  oh,  sing  of  my  Redeemer  ! 

With  his  blood  he  purchased  me; 
On  the  cross  he  sealed  my  pardon, 
Paid  the  debt  and  made  me  free. 

2  I  will  tell  the  wondrous  story 

How,  my  lost  estate  to  save, 
In  his  boundless  love  and  mercy, 
He  the  ransom  freely  gave. 
Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 

3  I  will  praise  my  dear  Redeemer, 

His  triumphant  power  I'll  tell, 
How  the  victory  he  giveth 
Over  sin  and  death  and  hell. 
Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 

4  I  will  sing  of  my  Redeemer, 

Ami  his  heavenly  love  to  me; 
He  from  death  to  life  hath  brought  me, 
Son  of  God  with  him  to  be. 
Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 

A  uon. 


270  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.- 

83.  C  M. 

1  JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
V     Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 

In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ; 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
Thy  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

4  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

Anon..  1801. 


84.  7.6. 

1    JERUSALEM,  the  golden ! 
V     With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  oppressed. 
I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  not 
What  joys  await  us  there, 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 
What  light  beyond  compare. 


.1    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  27] 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

All  jubilant  with  ><>iiLr, 
Ami  bright  with  many  an  a: 

And  all  the  martyr  throng  ; 
The  Prince  is  ev<  r  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  Berene, 
The  pastures  of  the  bless<  '1 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  throne. of  David  ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they,  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Fur  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

4  Jerusalem,  the  glorious  ! 

The  glory  of  the  elect! 
0  dear  and  future  vision 

That  eager  hearts  expect  ; 
Ev'n  now  by  faith  I  see  thee : 

Ev'n  here  thy  walls  discern: 
To  thee  my  thoughts  are  kindled, 

And  strive,  and  pant,  and  yearn, 

5  O  mine,  O  golden  Zion  ! 

Yea,  brighter  far  than  gold ! 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
Shall  I  thy  joys  behold? 


272  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL, 

Oh  tell  me  then,  oh  tell  me — 

I  bear  the  hope  within 
To  win  the  prize — oh  tell  me 

That  I  that  prize  shall  win  ! 

6  Rejoice,  O  dust  and  ashes ! 

Rejoice — oh,  joy  divine  ! — 
That  God  is  now  thy  portion, 

Both  now  and  ever  thine : 
Rejoice,  O  dust  and  ashes ! 

Rejoice !  'tis  thine  to  be — 
O  Lord,  my  God — for  ever, 

For  evermore  with  thee. 

Bernard  of  Cluny,  12th  century ;  tr.  J.  M.  Male  (1818-1866). 


85. 


1  TESUS,  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
*J  Far  above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Look  on  us  with  loving  eye : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  Make  us  brave  without  a  fear, 
Make  us  happy,  full  of  cheer, 
Sure  that  thou  art  always  near : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  May  we  grow,  from  day  to  day, 
Glad  to  learn  each  holy  way, 
Ever  ready  to  obey  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


A  MAX  CM.   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  273 

4  May  we  prize  our  Christian  name, 
May  we  guard  it  free  from  blame, 

Fearing  all  that  can-.-  shame: 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

5  May  we  ever  try  to  be 
From  our  sinful  tempers  free, 
Pure  and  gentle,  Lord,  like  thee: 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

6  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  high, 
Who  didst  in  the  manger  lie, 
Who  upon  the  cross  didst  die : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

T.  B.  Pollock. 


86.  T.  M. 


'J 


ESUS,  keep  me  near  the  cross, 
There  a  precious  fountain 


Free  to  all — a  healing  stream — 
Flows  from  Calvary's  mountain. 
In  the  cross,  in  the  cross, 

Be  my  glory  ever ; 
Till  my  raptured  soul  shall  find 
Rest  beyond  the  river. 

2  Near  the  cross,  a  trembling  soul, 
Love  and  mercy  found  me ; 
There  the  bright  and  morning  star 
Shed  its  beams  around  me. 
In  the  cross,  etc. 
18 


274  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Near  the  cross  !  0  Lamb  of  God, 

Bring  its  scenes  before  me ; 
Help  me  walk  from  day  to  day 
With  its  shadow  o'er  me. 
In  the  cross,  etc. 

4  Near  the  cross  I'll  watch  and  wait, 

.  Hoping,  trusting  ever, 
Till  I  reach  the  golden  strand, 
Just  beyond  the  river. 
In  the  cross,  etc. 

Fanny  J.  Crosby. 

87.  8.7.4.7. 

1  TESUS,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  thee: 

*J     Bend  from  heaven  thy  gracious  ear; 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  thee, 

Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear: 
By  thy  mercy, 

Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

2  From  the  depth  of  nature's  blindness, 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  unkindness, 
From  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 

By  thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

3  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power, 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour ; 

By  thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 


88. 


A    MAS  I'M.    FOR    THE  <  HAPEL. 

In  tin1  weary  night  of  sickn< 
In  the  throes  of  grief  and  pain, 

When  ire  feel  «'iir  mortal  weakness, 
When  all  human  help  is  vain, 

By  thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

In  tlio  solemn  hour  of  dying, 
In  the  awful  judgment-day, 
May  our  souls,  on  thee  relying, 
Find  thee  still  our  hope  and  .stay  ; 

By  thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  u.s,  good  Lord. 

J.  J.  Cummins,  di< 


1  JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul ! 
#J     Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me; 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed* 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 


276  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Thou,  0  Christ !  art  all  I  want, 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick  and  lead  the  blind; 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness : 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound,  h 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within ; 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart; 

Eise  to  all  eternity. 

Charles  Wesley  (1708-1788). 


89.  6.5. 

ESUS,  meek  and  gentle, 
Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  thy  children's  cry. 


XJ3 


2  Pardon  our  offences, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

3  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love; 
Draw  us,  holy  Jesus, 
To  thy  realms  above. 


A    MAX  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL, 

4  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 

Be  thyself  the  way, 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 

5  Jesus,  meek  and  gentle, 

Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  thy  children's  cry. 

G.  R.  Pry  fine,  1856. 


90.  L.  M. 

1  JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
*J     Doth  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  To  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head  ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 


278  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Their  highest  honors  to  our  King, 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

Isaac  Watts  (1G74-1748). 
91  8.7. 

1  TESUS,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me, 

V  Bless  thy  little  lamb  to-night; 
Through  the  darkness  be  thou  near  me, 

Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 

2  All  this  day  thy  hand  has  led  me, 

And  I  thank  thee  for  thy  care ; 
Thou  hast  clothed  me,  warmed  and  fed  me, 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

3  Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven, 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well ; 
Take  me,  when  I  die,  to  heaven, 
Happy  there  with  thee  to  dwell. 

Mrs.  Mary  Lundie  Duncan  (1814-1840). 

92.  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  the  very  thought  of  thee 

V  With  sweetness  fills  the  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see, 

And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesus'  name, 
The  Saviour  of  mankind. 


A   MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  279 

3  0  hope  <>!'  every  contrite  heart, 

0  joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 

To  those  who  fall  how  kind  thou  art, 
BpW  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4  And  those  who  find  thee  find  a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show  ; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 
None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be ; 
Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  nowr, 
And  through  eternity. 

St.  Bernard  (1091-1153). 


93.  L.  M. 

1  JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 

*J      But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidst  me  come  to  thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 

With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  within,  and  fears  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


280  A  3IANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

4  Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind — 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

5  Just  as  I  am,  thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

6  Just  as  I  am,  thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down ; 
Now  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Charlotte  Elliott  (1789-1871). 


91  6.5. 

1  T  AY  thy  hand  upon  me 
•L^    When  I  fall  asleep, 
Through  the  silent  hours, 

Close  beside  me  keep  ; 
Then  the  prince  of  darkness, 

Ruler  of  the  air, 
Will  not  dare  to  touch  me, 

If  thy  hand  is  there. 

2  Lay  thy  hand  upon  me, 

Tenderly  restrain 
All  too  eager  longings, 
Every  impulse  vain ; 


A   MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL,  281 

Calm  my  spirit's  chafing, 

Restless  with  long  care; 
Murmurs  melt  in  silence, 

When  thy  hand  is  there. 

8  Lay  thy  hand  upon  me 

When  I  rashly  stray 
Into  paths  forbidden, 

Choosing  my  own  way : 
Ah  !  how  much  correction, 

Lord,  I  have  to  bear  ; 
Yet  must  take  it  meekly, 

For  thy  hand  is  there. 

4  Lead  me  now  and  always, 
Even  to  the  last ; 
Till  the  way  is  ended, 

And  the  darkness  past: 
Till  I  reach  the  glory 
I  was  born  to  share ; 
This  its  crown  and  centre, 
That  my  Lord  is  there. 

a  m.  n — . 


95.  10.4.10.10. 

1    I"  EAD,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom, 
-L^  Lead  thou  me  on  ! 

The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home, — 

Lead  thou  me  on  ! 
Keep  thou  my  feet ;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene, — one  step  enough  for  me. 


282  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

2  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on. 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path ;  but  now 

Lead  thou  me  on ! 
I  loved  the  garish  day,  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will :  remember  not  past  years. 

3  So  long  thy  power  hath  blessed  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 

Cardinal  J.  It.  Newman,  1833. 


96. 


1  T  EAVE  God  to  order  all  thy  ways, 
J^     And  hope  in  him,  whate'er  betide ; 
Thou'lt  find  him  in  the  evil  days 

Thy  all-sufficient  strength  and  guide : 
Who  trusts  in  God's  unchanging  love 
Builds  on  the  rock  that  naught  can  move. 

2  What  can  these  anxious  cares  avail, 

These  never-ceasing  moans  and  sighs? 
What  can  it  help  us  to  bewail 

Each  painful  moment  as  it  flies? 
Our  cross  and  trials  do  but  press 

The  heavier  for  our  bitterness. 


A  MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  283 

3  Only  thy  restless  heart  keep  still, 
And  wait  in  cheerful  hope;  content 
To  take  whate'er  hia  gracious  will, 
His  all-discerning  love  hath  sent : 

Nor  doubt  our  inmost  want-  are  known 
To  him  who  chose  us  for  his  own. 


4  He  knows  when  joyful  hours  are  best, 

He  sends  them  as  he  sees  it  meet; 

When  thou  hast  borne  the  fiery  test, 

And  art  made  tree  from  all  deceit, 

He  comes  to  thee  all  unaware, 

Aud  makes  thee  own  his  loving  care. 


5  Nor.  in  the  heat  of  pain  and  strife, 

Think  God  hath  cast  thee  off,  unheard, 
And  that  the  man  whose  prosperous  life 

Thou  enviest  is  of  him  preferred : 
Time  passes,  and  much  change  doth  bring, 
And  sets  a  bound  to  everything. 


6  Sing,  pray,  and  swerve  not  from  his  ways, 
But  do  thine  own' part  faithfully, 

Trust  his  rich  promises  of  grace, 
So  shall  they  be  fulfilled  in  thee : 

God  never  yet  forsook  at  need 

The  soul  that  trusted  him  indeed. 

rmarck  (1621-1681). 


284  A  MANUAL  FOB   THE  CHAPEL. 


97.  8.6. 

1   T  IGHT  of  the  world,  oh,  shine  on  us, 
-L*    Thy  little  flock  below ; 
Shine  on  this  path  we  daily  tread, 
Shine  on  each  poor,  defenceless  head, 
Shine  through  the  shadows  dark  and  dread 
That  hover  round  us  now. 


Light  of  the  world,  oh,  shine  on  us 

Thy  little  pilgrim  band  ; 
Shine  on  the  way  once  trod  before 
By  thine  own  feet,  in  sorrow  sore, 
That  leads  us  onward  to  the  shore 
Of  Zion's  Sabbath-land. 


3  Light  of  the  world,  be  visible, 
In  every  cloud  be  seen  ; 
In  every  taste  of  soul-distress, 
In  every  step  of  weariness, 
Shine  backward  o'er  this  wilderness 
That  stretches  out  between. 


4  Light  of  the  world,  be  merciful, 

And  lead  us  safely  on  ; 
On  through  the  rough  and  bleak  highway, 
Where  perils  wait  in  dread  array, 
To  snare  each  pilgrim  soul  away, 

When  he  is  once  alone. 


.1    MASCAL    FOR    THE   (HAITI..  285 

5  Light  of  the  world,  oh,  shine  on  us, 

Aa  ih rough  this  vale  we  flee; 

That,  in  the  city  lair  ami  bright, 

That  lies  beyond,  beyond  our  sight, 

We  each,  in  robes  of  bridal  white, 

May  stand  at  last  with  thee. 

Ada  Cambridge  iis-ll- 

98.  6.5. 

1  T  ITTLE  drops  of  water, 
U  Little  grains  of  sand, 
Make  the  mighty  ocean, 

And  the  beauteous  land. 

2  And  the  little  moments, 

Humble  though  they  be, 
Make  the  mighty  ages 
Of  eternity. 

3  So  our  little  errors 

Lead  the  soul  away 
From  the  paths  of  virtue, 
Into  sin  to  stray. 

4  Little  seeds  of  mercy, ' 

Sown  by  youthful  hands. 
Grow  to  bless  the  nations 
Far  in  heathen  lands. 

5  Little  deeds  of  kindness, 

Little  words  of  love, 
•  Make  our  earth  an  eden, 
Like  the  heaven  above. 

Brewer  (1752-1817). 


286  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE   CHAPEL. 

99. 

1  T  ITTLE  travellers  Zionward, 
-1^     Each  one  entering  into  rest, 
In  the  kingdom  of  your  Lord, 

In  the  mansions  of  the  blest: 
There  to  welcome,  Jesus  waits, 

Gives  the  crowns  his  followers  win  ; 
Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, 

Let  the  little  travellers  in. 


Who  are  they  whose  little  feet, 

Pacing  life's  dark  journey  through, 
Now  have  reached  that  heavenly  seat 

They  had  ever  kept  in  view? 
"  I  from  Greenland's  frozen  land  ;" 

"  I  from  India's  sultry  plain  ;" 
"  I  from  Afric's  barren  sand ;" 

"  I  from  islands  of  the  main." 


All  their  earthly  journey  past, 

Every  tear  and  pain  gone  by, 
Here  together  met  at  last 

At  the  portal  of  the  sky  : 
Each  the  welcome,  Come !  awaits, 

Conquerors  over  death  and  sin  ; 
Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, 

Let  the  little  travellers  in. 

James  Edmeston  (1791-1867), 


.1     i/.i.vr.i/.    FOR    THE  CHAPEL, 

100.  8.7.4.7. 

1  T  OKI),  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
-L^     Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us,  each  thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph"  in  redeeming  grace; 

Oh,  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

.    3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey — 

May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

J.  Fawcelt  (1739-1817). 


101.  P.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
-L^     Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free; 
Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing; 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me. 
Even  me,  even  me, 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me. 


288 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Pass  me  not,  0  God,  my  Father, 
Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be  ; 

Thou  mightst  leave  me,  but  the  rather 
Let  thy  mercy  fall  on  me. 
Even  me,  etc. 


3  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Saviour; 
Let  me  live  and  cling  to  thee : 
Fain  I'm  longing  for  thy  favor; 
Whilst  thou'rt  calling,  call  for  me,— 
Even  me,  etc. 


4  Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit; 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see : 
Witnesses  of  Jesus'  merit, 
Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me — 
Even  me,  etc. 

5  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless; 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich  and  free ; 
Grace  of  God,  so  rich  and  boundless, 
Magnify  it  all  in  me,— 
Even  me,  etc. 

6  Pass  me  not,  thy  lost  one  bringing  ; 

Bind  my  heart,  O  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Whilst  the  streams  of  life  are  springing, 
Blessing  others,  oh,  bless  me,— 
Even  me,  etc. 

Elizabeth  Codner,  1860. 


A    MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  289 

102.  8.7. 

1  T  0\  E  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

U     Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down; 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 
All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown; 

Jeans,  thou  art  all  compassion  ; 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation  ; 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 


Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more,  thy  temples  leave  : 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above, 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  perfect  love. 


3  Finish  then  thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  sinless  let  us  be  ; 
Let  us  see  thy  great  salvation, 

Perfectly  restored  in  thee ; 
Changed  from  glory  unto  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love  and  praise ! 

C  Wedey  (1706-1788). 

19 


290  *  .1   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 


1M" 


103.  6.4. 

Y  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 

Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

►Saviour  divine : 

Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 

Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 

Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  thine. 

May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm  and  changeless  be — 

A  living  fire. 

While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distress  remove ; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above — 

A  ransomed  soul. 

Br.  Ray  Palmer,  1808. 


-f    MAX  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  291 

104.  8.4. 

1  A  I  Y  (  f.xl,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 

n±     Far  from  my  home  in  life's  rough  way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  my  la-art  to  say, 
"  Thy  will  be  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"  Thy  will  be  done." 

3  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved,  no  longer  nigh? 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

4  If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,— it  ne'er  was  mine; 
I  only  yield  thee  what  is  thine; 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  thy  good  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  thee  I  leave  the  rest; 

n  Thy  will  be  done." 

6  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"Thv  will  be  done." 


292  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

7  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

"  Thy  will  be  done."     Amen. 

Charlotte  Elliott  (1780-1871). 

105.  S.  M. 

1  liTY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard  ! 
-*-'->•     Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  his  divine  abode. 

George  Heath,  1781. 


106.  S.  M. 

Y  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

My  God,  I'd  have  them  there ; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul,  I  leave 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 


'I 


A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  My  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

Whatever  they  may  be  ; 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  My  times  are  in  thy  hand ; 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear? 
My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  My  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

I'll  always  trust  in  thee; 
And  after  death  at  thy  right  hand 
I  shall  for  ever  be. 

Wm.  freeman  Lloyd  (1791-1853). 


1  AJEAI 
1*      X. 


107.  6.4. 

lARER,  my  God,  to  thee, 
i  earer  to  thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee ! 
Nearer  to  thee ! 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone  ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  Id  he 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  tlr 

Nearer  to  thee  I 


294  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  There  let  the  way  appear 
Steps  unto  heaven  ; 
All  that  thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee ! 
Nearer  to  thee ! 


4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee ! 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, — 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee ! 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

Sarah  F.  Adams  (1806-1849). 


108.  11.5. 

YTOW  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing. 
J- '      Darkness  and  light  are  both  of  his  disposing. 
Beneath  his  shadow,  here  to  rest  we  yield  us, 
For  he  will  shield  us. 


.1   MANUAL   For    THE  CHAPEL.  295 

2  Let  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  flee  before  us; 
Till  morning  Cometh,  watch,  0  .Master,  o'er  us; 
In  soul  and  body  thou  from  harm  defend  us ; 

Thine  angels  send  us. 

3  We  have  no  refuge ;  none  on  earth  to  aid  us, 
Save  thee,  O  Father,  who  thine  own  hast  made  us : 
But  thy  dear  preseuce  will  not  leave  them  lonely 

Who  seek  thee  only. 

4  Father,  thy  name  be  praised,  thy  kingdom  given, 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  us  'tis  in  heaven  ; 
Keep  us  in  life,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 

Us  now  and  ever. 

Tr.  by  C.  Wiukivorth. 


109.  8.6.4. 

1  VTOTHING  but  leaves !  the  Spirit  grieves 
-L ^      Over  a  wasted  life  ; 
O'er  sins  indulged  while  conscience  slept, 
O'er  vows  and  promises  unkept, 
That  yield,  from  years  of  strife, 
Nothing  but  leaves. 


2  Nothing  but  leaves  !  no  gathered  sheaves 
Of  life's  fair  ripening  grain  ; 
We  sow  our  seeds,  lo !  tares  and  weeds, 
Words,  idle  wnr<]s,  for  earnest  deeds  I 
We  reap,  with  toil  and  pain, 
Nothing  but  leaves. 


296  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Nothing  but  leaves !  sad  memory  weaves 

No  vail  to  hide  the  past  ; 
And  as  we  trace  our  weary  way, 
Counting  each  lost  and  misspent  day, 

Sadly  we  find  at  last 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

4  Ah  !  who  shall  thus  the  Master  meet, 

Bearing  but  withered  leaves? 
Ah  !  who  shall,  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Before  the  awful  judgment-seat, 

Lay  down,  for  golden  sheaves, 
Nothing  but  leaves  ? 

Mrs.  L.  E.  Akerman. 


110.  6.5. 

1  "VTOW  the  day  is  over, 

1  *      Night  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 

2  Now  the  darkness  gathers, 

Stars  begin  to  peep, 
Birds  and  beasts  and  flowers 
Soon  will  be  asleep. 

3  Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose; 

With  thy  tenderest  blessing 

May  mine  eyelids  close. 


111. 


A    MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL.  297 

4  ( i rant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  thee; 
Guard  the  Bailors  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 

5  Comfort  every  sufferer 

Watching  late  in  pain  ; 

Those  who  plan  some  evil 

From  their  sin  restrain. 

6  Through  the  long  night  watches 

May  thine  angels  spread 

Their  white  wings  above  me, 

Watching  round  my  bed. 

7  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise  • 

Pure  and  fresh  and  sinless 
In  thy  holy  eyes. 

8  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  thee,  blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run. 

S.  Baring-Gould,  1834. 


NOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone ; 
Now  the  morning  light  is  come. 
Lord,  we  would  be  thine  to-day : 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 


298  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light ; 
Banish  doubt,  and  clear  our  sight : 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 
Help  us  labor,  help  us  pray. 

3  Keep  our  wayward  passions  bound ; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
Oh,  receive  us  all  at  last : 

Sin's  dark  night  shall  be  no  more 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 

Samson  Occam  (1723-1792). 


112.  P.  M. 

1  AH,  come,  all  ye. faithful, 
^     Joyful  and  triumphant ; 

Oh,  come  ye,  oh,  come  ye,  to  Bethlehem ; 

Come  and  behold  him 
Born,  the  King  of  angels ; 

Oh,  come,  let  us  adore  him. 

Oh,  come,  let  us  adore  him, 
Oh,  come,  let  us  adore  him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

2  God  of  God, 

Light  of  light, 
Lo  !  he  abhors  not  the  Virgin's  womb ; 

Very  God, 
Begotten,  not  created ; 

Oh,  come,  let  us  adore  him,  etc. 


A   MAMA/.    FOE    THE  CHAPEL.  299 

3  Sing,  choirs  of  angels, 

Sing  in  exultation, 
Sing,  all  ye  citizens  of  heaven  above, 

Glory  to  God 
In  the  highest ; 

Oh,  come,  let  us  adore  him,  etc. 

4  Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  thee, 

Born  this  happy  morning; 
Jesus,  to  thee  be  glory  given : 

Word  of  the  Father, 
Now  in  flesh  appearing, 

Oh,  come,  let  us  adore  him,  etc. 

TV.  by  Frederick  OaMey,  1827. 

113,  7.6. 

1  A  DAY  of  rest  and  gladness ! 
v     O  day  of  joy  and  light ! 

O  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Must  beautiful,  most  bright! 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly. 

Bending  before  the  throne, 
Sing,  Holy,  holy,  holy, 

To  the  great  Three  in  One ! 

2  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth; 
On  thee,  our  Lord,  victorious, 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven, 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 


300  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls ; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

4  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest : 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father  and  to  Son  ; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 

Bishop  Wordsworth, 


114.  C.  M. 

GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 

Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home ! 


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2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  301 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  Bight 

Aiv  like  an  evening  gone; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  die  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  eternal  home ! 

Isaac  Walts  (lu 4-1748). 


115.  L.  M. 

1  f\  GOD,  thou  art  my  God  alone  ; 
^     Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry, 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land  whose  springs  are  dry. 

'2  Oh,  that  it  were  as  it  hath  been, 

When,  praying  in  this  holy  place, 
Thy  power  and  glory  I  have  seen, 

And  marked  the  footsteps  of  thy  grace. 

3  Yet  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze 
I  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God ! 
Thy  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways, 
I  safely  tread  where  thou  hast  trod. 


302  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

4  Thee  in  the  watches  of  the  night 

When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light, 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

5  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love ; 

Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me ; 
For,  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above 
Or  what  on  earth  compared  with  thee  ? 

James  Montgomery  (1771-1854). 

116.  C.  M. 

1  AH,  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 
^     Religion's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 

His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems,  or  stores  of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal,  happy  days ; 
Her  left,  imperishable  wealth 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 

4  And,  as  her  holy  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

Michael  Bruce. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL,  302 


117.  7.6. 

1   A  JESUS,  thou  art  standing 
V/     ( Hitside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er : 
Shame  on  us,  Christian  brethren, 

His  name  and  sign  who  bear, 
Oh,  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 

To  keep  him  standing  there. 


2  O  Jesus,  thou  art  knocking ; 

And  lo,  that  hand  is  scarred, 
And  thorns  thy  brow  encircle, 

And  tears  thy  face  have  marred 
Oh,  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait, 
Oh,  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate. 


O  Jesus,  thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low — 
"I  died  for  you,  my  children, 

And  will  ye  treat  me  so?" 
O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door: 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore. 

Bishop  Wahham  How,  1323. 


304 


A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 


118. 


P.M 


1  ANCE  in  royal  David's  city 

^     Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed, 

Where  a  mother  laid  her  baby 

In  a  manger  for  his  bed ; 

Mary  was  that  mother  mild, 

Jesus  Christ  her  little  child. 


2  He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven, 
Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 
And  his  shelter  was  a  stable, 
And  his  cradle  was  a  stall ; 
With  the  poor  and  mean  and  lowly 
Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  holy. 


And,  through  all  his  wondrous  childhood, 

He  would  honor  and  obey, 
Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  maiden 

In  whose  gentle  arms  he  lay ; 

Christian  children  all  must  be 

Mild,  obedient,  good  as  he. 


For  he  is  our  childhood's  pattern, 
Day  by  day  like  us  he  grew  ; 

He  was  little,  weak,  and  helpless, 
Tears  and  smiles  like  us  he  knew ; 
And  he  feeleth  for  our  sadness, 
And  he  shareth  in  our  gladness. 


A   MANUAL   FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  305 

5  And  <>ur  eyes  at  last  shall  see  him, 

Through  his  own  redeeming  love; 
For  that  child  so  dear  and  gentle 
Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above; 
And  he  leads  his  children  on 
To  the  place  where  he  is  gone. 

6  Not  in  that  poor  lowly  stable, 

With  the  oxen  standing  by, 
We  shall  see  him  ;  but  in  heaven, 
Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high ; 
When  like  stars  his  children  crowned 
All  in  white  shall  wait  around. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander,  1848. 


119. 


1  r\XCE  more,  before  we  part, 
^    Bless  the  Redeemer's  name ; 
Join  every  tongue  and  heart, 

To  adore  and  praise  the  Lamb. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  grace  we  came, 

That  blessing  still  impart; 
We  met  in  Jesus'  name, 
In  Jesus'  name  we  part. 

3  If  here  we  meet  no  more, 

May  we  in  realms  above, 
With  all  the  saints,  adore 
Redeeming  grace  and  love. 

Joseph  Hart  (1712-1768). 
20 


306  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

120.  6.5. 

1  ANWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
^     Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ,  the  royal  Master, 
Leads  against  the  foe ; 
Forward  into  battle, 
See,  his  banners  go  ! 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 

2  At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's  host  doth  flee ; 
On  then,  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise ; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 

3  Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God ; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod ; 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 


A  MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  307 

4  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 
Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain. 
( rates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail : 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 


Onward  then,  ye  faithful, 

Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph-song : 
Glory,  laud  and  honor 

Unto  Christ  the  King: 
This,  through  countless  ages, 

Men  and  angels  sing. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 

S.  Baring-Gould,  1834. 


121.  6.8. 

1  f\S  what  has  now  been  sown 
^     Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow  ; 
The  power  is  thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow ; 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 


308  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

2  To  thee  our  wants  are  known, 

From  thee  are  all  our  powers ; 
Accept  what  is  thine  own, 

And  pardon  what  is  ours ; 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  to  thy  word  a  blessing  give. 

3  Oh,  grant  that  each  of  us, 

Now  met  before  thee  here, 
May  meet  together  thus, 

When  thou  and  thine  appear  j 
And  follow  thee  to  heaven,  our  home ; 
E'en  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come. 

John  Newton  (1725-1807). 


122.  8.6. 

1  A  PARADISE!  O  Paradise! 
^     Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 

Where  they  that  loved  are  blest? 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 

In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

2  0  Paradise !  O  Paradise ! 

The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest,  and  free, 
Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 


A  MANUAL   FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  309 

3  O  Paradise!  O  Paradise! 

'Tis  weary  waiting  here; 

I  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 

To  feel,  to  see  him  near: 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

4  O  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! 

I  want  to  sin  no  more, 
I  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  thy  spotless  shore, 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

5  O  Paradise  !  O  Paradise 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  glorious  mansion  in  the  heavens 
My  Lord  prepares  for  me, 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

6  0  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  .' 

I  feel  'twill  not  be  long ; 
Patience !  I  almost  think  I  hear 
Faint  fragments  of  thy  song, 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

F.  W.  Faber  (1814-1863). 

123.  L.  M. 


'0 


SAVIOUR,  bless  us  ere  we  go ; 
Thy  word  into  our  minds  instill, 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 


310  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  The  day  is  done,  its  hours  have  run  ; 

And  thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

3  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release  ; 
And  bless  us  more  than  in  past  days 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

4  Do  more  than  pardon  ;  give  us  joy, 

Sweet  fear  and  sober  liberty  ; 
And  simple  hearts  without  alloy, 

That  only  long  to  be  like  thee. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

5  Labor  is  sweet,  for  thou  hast  toiled ; 

And  care  is  light,  for  thou  hast  cared  ; 
Ah,  never  let  our  works  be  soiled 

With  strife,  or  by  deceit  ensnared. m 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

6  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  thee  we  call ; 
Oh,  let  thy  mercy  make  us  glad  ; 

Thou  art  our  Jesus  and  our  all. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

F  W.  Faber  (1814-1863). 


A  MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  311 

124.  P.  Bl 

1  f\Y R  God  stands  firm,  a  rock  and  tower, 
^     A  shield  when  danger  prese 

A  rnuly  help  in  every  hour 
When  doubt  or  pain  distresses ; 
For  our  malignant  foe 
Unswerving  aims  his  blow; 
His  fearful  arms  the  while, 
Dark  power  and  darker  guile; 
His  hidden  craft  is  matchless. 

2  Our  strength  is  weakness  in  the  fight, 

Our  courage  soon  defection  ; 
But  comes  a  warrior  clad  in  might, 
A  prince  of  God's  election; 

Who  is  this  wondrous  chief 
That  brings  this  glad  relief? 
The  field  of  battle  boas 
Christ  Jesus.  Lord  of  hosts, 
Still  conq'ring  and  to  conquer. 

3  Then,  Lord,  arise;  lift  up  thine  arm, 

With  mighty  succor  stay  us  ; 
Oh,  turn  aside  the  deadly  harm 
When  Satan  would  betray  us, 
That,  rescued  by  thy  hand, 
In  triumph  we  may  stand, 
And  round  thy  footstool  crowd 
In  joy  to  sing  aloud 

High  praise  to  our  Redeemer. 

Martin  Luther  (1483-1546). 


312  a  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 


125. 


S.M. 

1  AH,  where  shall  rest  be  found, 
^     Eest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 

Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh, 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years, 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  ; 
Oh,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death  ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

6  Here  would  we  end  our  quest : 

Alone  are  found  in  thee 
The  life  of  perfect  love— the  rest 
Of  immortality.     Amen. 

J.  Montgomery  (1771-1854). 


A  MANUAL  FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  313 


JP 


126.  P.  M. 

ASS  me  not,  0  gentle  Saviour ; 
1  [ear  my  humble  cry  ; 
While  on  others  thou  art  smiling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 
Saviour,  Saviour,  hear  my  humble  cry; 
While  on  others  thou  art  calling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  the  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief; 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 
Saviour,  Saviour,  hear,  etc. 

3  Trusting  only  in  thy  merit 

Would  I  seek  thy  face ; 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 
Save  me  by  thy  grace. 

Saviour,  Saviour,  hear,  etc. 

4  Thou  the  spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me ; 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  thee? 
Whom  in  heaven  but  thee? 
Saviour,  Saviour,  hear,  etc. 

Fanny  J.  Crusby,  1868. 

127.  7. 
1  DLEASANT  are  thy  courts  above, 

-L      In  the  land  of  light  and  love ; 
Pleasant  are  thy  courts  below, 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 


314  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

Oh  !  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  thy  saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  thy  face, 
King  of  glory,  God  of  grace. 

2  Happy  birds,  that  sing  and  fly 
Bound  thy  altars,  O  Most  High ! 
Happier  souls,  that  find  a  rest 
In  a  heavenly  Father's  breast. 

Like  the  wandering  dove,  that  found 
No  repose  on  earth  around, 
They  can  to  their  ark  repair, 
And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 

3  Happy  souls !  their  praises  flow 
Even  in  this  vale  of  woe ; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies. 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  thy  throne  at  length ; 
At  thy  feet  adoring  fall, 

Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 

4  Lord,  be  mine  this  prize  to  win ; 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin, 
Keep  me  by  thy  saving  grace, 
Give  me  at  thy  side  a  place. 

Sun  and  shield  alike  thou  art; 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart; 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  thee, 
Shower,  oh,  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me. 

Henry  F.  Lyle  (1793-1847). 


A  MANUAL  FOB   THE  CHAPEL.  315 

128.  8.7. 

1  T)1\AISE,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven; 
-L      To  his  feet  thy  tribute  bring; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
Evermore  his  praises  sing. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Praise  the  everlasting  King. 


Praise  him  for  his  grace  and  favor 
To  our  fathers  in  distress ; 

Praise  him,  still  the  same  as  ever, 
Slow  to  chide  and  swift  to  bless. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Glorious  in  his  faithfulness. 


3  Father-like  he  tends  and  spares  us ; 
Well  our  feeble  frame  he  knows ; 
In  his  hands  he  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Widely  yet  his  mercy  flows. 


Angels  in  the  height,  adore  him; 

Ye  behold  him  face  to  face ; 
Saints  triumphant,  bow  before  him, 

Gathered  in  from  every  race. 
Alleluia!  alleluia! 

Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace. 

Henry  F.  Lyle  (1793-1847). 


316  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

129.  C.  M. 

1  T)RAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
J-      Uttered  or  unexpressed ; 

The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways ; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  Behold,  he  prays !" 

5  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air; 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death : 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

6  O  thou  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod ; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

James  Monlgonit'ry  (1771-1854). 


A    MAMA/.    FOE    THE  CHAPEL.  317 

130.  P.M. 

1  T)  EJOICE  and  be  glad,  the  Redeemer  has  come  ; 
*-*>     ( ro  look  on  bis  cradle,  bis  eross  and  his  tomb  : 

Sound  his  praises,  tell  the  story 

Of  him  who  was  slain ; 
Sound  his  praises,  tell  with  gladness, 
He  liveth  again. 

2  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  it  is  sunshine  at  lasl  ; 

The  clouds  have  departed,  the  shadows  are  past. 
Sound  his  praises,  etc. 

3  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  for  the  blood  hath  been  shed; 
Redemption  is  finished,  the  price  hath  been  paid. 

Sound  his  praises,  etc. 

4  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  now  the  pardon  is  free ; 
The  Just  for  the  unjust  has  died  on  the  tree. 

Sound  his  praises,  etc. 

5  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  for  the  Lamb  that  was  slain 
O'er  death  is  triumphant,  and  liveth  again. 

Sound  his  praises,  etc. 

6  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  for  our  King  is  on  high ; 
He  pleadeth  for  us  on  his  throne  in  the  sky. 

Sound  his  praises,  etc. 

7  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  for  he  cometh  again  ; 
He  cometh  in  glory,  the  Lamb  that  was  slain. 

Sound  his  praises,  tell  the  story 

Of  him  who  was  slain; 
Sound  his  praises,  tell  with  gladness, 

He  cometh  again. 

H.  Boiutr,  1808. 


318  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

131.  10L 

1  T)  ISE,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise  ; 
*■*>     Exalt  thy  towering  head,  and  lift  thine  eyes : 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn ; 
See  future  sons,  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skres. 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend ; 

See  thy  bright  altars  thronged  with  prostrate  kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away ; 
But  fixed  his  word,  his  saving  power  remains ; 
Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 

Alexander  Pope  (1688-1744). 

132.  7.6: 

1  D  ISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
-Li    Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place ; 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 


133. 


A    MANUAL   FOE    THE  CHAPEL.  319 

2  Cease,  my  soul,  oh,  cease  to  mourn, 
Press  onward  to  the  prize; 

Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return, 

To  take  thee  to  the  skir- : 
There  is  everlasting  peace, 

Rest,  enduring  rest,  in  heaven; 
There  will  sorrow  ever  cease, 
And  crowns  of  joy  be  given. 

J.  Cennick  (17 17-1  Too). 


1  DOCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

*■*     Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

Augustus  M.  Tophidij  (1740-1778). 


320  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL, 

134.  8.6.8. 

1  HALVATION,  oh,  the  joyful  sound! 
^     Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears, 

A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

Glory,  honor,  praise  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever ! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer; 
Hallelujah  !  praise  the  Lord. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 
Glory,  honor,  etc. 

3  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
Glory,  honor,  etc. 

Isaac  Walts  (1674-1748). 

135.  10. 

1  QAVIOUR,  again  to  thy  dear  name  we  raise 

^     With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of  praise : 
We  stand  to  bless  thee  ere  our  worship  cease ; 
Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  thy  word  of  peace. 

2  Grant  us  thy  peace  through  this  approaching  night; 
Turn  thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light  : 

From  harm  and  danger  keep  thy  servants  free ; 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 


A  MANUAL   FOB   nil-:  CHAPEL.  321 

S  Grant  us  thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way; 

With  thee  begun,  with  thee  shall  end,  the  day; 
Guard  thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts  from  shame, 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  thy  name. 

4  Grant  us  thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly  life; 
Peace  to  thy  Church  from  error  and  from  strife: 
Peace  to  our  land,  the  fruit  of  truth  and  love ; 
Peace  in  each  heart,  thy  Spirit  from  above. 

5  Thy  peace  in  sorrow,  balm  of  every  pain ; 
Thy  peace  in  death,  the  hope  to  rise  again  ; 
Then,  when  thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict  cease, 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  thine  eternal  peace. 

J.  EUerton  (1826-1866). 

136.  8.7. 

1  n  AVIOUE,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
U     Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal  ; 

Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing, 
Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heal  : 

Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 
Though  the  arrow  past  us  fly, 

Angel  guards  from  thee  surround  us ; 
We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 

2  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee ; 
Thou  art  he  who,  never  weary, 

Watchest  where  thy  people  be  : 
Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

Jama  Bdmeston  1 1791-1867). 
21 


322  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 


137.  8.7. 

1  H  AVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us; 
rO    Much  we  need  thy  tender  care ; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  thy  fold  prepare ; 

•Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are. 


We  are  thine,  do  thou  befriend  us, 
Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way ; 

Keep  thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 
Seek  us  when  we  go  astray ; 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Hear  the  children  when  they  pray. 


3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 
Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free ; 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  thee. 


4  Early  let  us  seek  thy  favor, 
Early  let  us  do  thy  will ; 
Holy  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  grace  our  bosoms  fill ; 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 

Dorothy  Ann  Thrupp,  1838. 


A  MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  323 

138-  P.M. 

1  O  AVIOUR,  more  than  life  to  me, 

^   I  am  clinging,  clinging  close  to  thee  ; 

Let  thy  precious  blood  applied 

Keep  me  ever,  ever  near  thy  side. 
Every  day,  every  hour, 
Let  me  feel  thy  cleansing  power : 
May  thy  tender  love  to  me 
Bind  me  closer,  closer,  Lord,  to  thee. 

2  Through  this  changing  world  below 
Lead  me  gently,  gently  as  I  go ; 
Trusting  thee,  I  cannot  stray, 

I  can  never,  never  lose  my  way. 
Every  day,  every  hour,  etc. 

3  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 
Till  this  fleeting,  fleeting  life  is  o'er; 
Till  my  soul  is  lost  in  love, 

In  a  brighter,  brighter  world  above. 
Every  day,  every  hour,  etc. 

Fanny  J.  Ci'osby,  1868. 


139. 

1  SAVI0UR>  source  of  every  blessing, 
^    Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays  : 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 


8.7. 


!24  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
Thou  to  save  my  soul  from  danger 
Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  I've  come; 
Safe,  O  Lord,  when  life  is  ended, 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 

Robert  Robinson  (1735-1790). 


140. 


1  H  AVIOUE !  when  in  dust  to  thee 
^     Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee, 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes, 
Oh,  by  all  thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany ! 

2  By  thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness, 

By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  tempter's  power; 
Turn,  oh,  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

3  By  the  sacred  griefs  that  wept 
O'er  the  grave  where  Lazarus  slept ; 
By  the  boding  tears  that  flowed 
Over  Salem's  loved  abode; 


A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  325 

By  the  anguished  sigh  that  told 

Treachery  lurked  within  thy  fold, 
From  thy  seat  above  the  sky, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

4  By  thine  hour  of  whelming  fear, 
By  thine  agony  of  prayer, 

By  the  Cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn ; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany! 

5  By  thy  deep  expiring  groan; 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone; 
By  the  vault,  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God : 

Oh,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  Litany !    Amen. 

Sir  R.  Grant  (1785-1838). 

141.  G.5. 

1  OHEPHERD  of  tender  youth, 

^     Guiding  in  love  and  truth 

Through  devious  ways ; 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  thy  name  to  sing, 
And  here  our  children  bring 
To  sing  thy  praise. 


326  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
The  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife. 
Thou  didst  thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

3  Ever  be  thou  our  guide, 
Our  shepherd  and  our  pride, 

Our  staff  and  song. 
Jesus,  thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  the  eternal  Word, 
O  thou  almighty  Lord, 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

4  So  now,  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  thy  praise  on  high, 

And  joyful  sing. 
Children,  and  the  glad  throng 
Who  to  thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King. 

This  hymn  is  a  translation  of  perhaps  the  earliest  complete  Christian 
hymn  we  possess.  It  is  found  in  the  writings  of  Clement  of  Alexandria, 
who  lived  150  years  after  Christ.    He  quotes  it  as  a  well-known  hymn. 


142. 


1  HOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
^     Fades  upon  my  sight  away : 
Free  from  Care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee: 


A  MAX  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  327 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 

Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault  and  secret  sin. 

3  When,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
.Shall  for  ever  pass  away, 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee: 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity; 
Then,  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

Bishop  G.  Doane  (1799-1859). 


143.  8.  M. 

\  (JOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
^     And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power  ! 
"Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued  ; 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  armor  of  your  God. 


328  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

4  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray  ; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

5  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  obtain,  through  Christ  alone, 
A  crown  of  joy  at  last. 

6  Jesus,  eternal  Son, 

We  praise  thee  and  adore, 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father  one, 
And  Spirit  evermore. 

Charles  Wesley  (1708-1788). 


1S' 


144.  7.6. 

ITAND  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 
Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross ; 
Lift  high  his  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss. 
From  victory  unto  victory 
His  army  shall  he  lead, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 
And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Stand  in  his  strength  alone ; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you, 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own. 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

Each  piece  put  on  with  prayer; 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 


A   MAMA/.   FOB   THE  CHAPEL.  329 

3  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Each  soldier  to  his  post ; 
Close  up  the  hroken  column, 

And  shout  through  all  the  host. 
Muke  good  the  loss  so  heavy 

In  those  that  still  remain  ; 
And  prove  to  all  around  you 

That  death  itself  is  gain. 


4  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

The  strife  will  not  be  loug; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song. 
To  him  that  overcometh 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be ; 
He,  with  the  King  of  glory, 

Shall  reign  eternally. 

George  Duffield,  1818. 


145.  L.  M. 

1  QUN  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 
*3     It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near ; 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes. 


2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 


330  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  thee  I  cannot  live ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 
Like  infant  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

John  Keble  (1792-1866). 


146.  L.  M. 

1  HWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 

^     To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing ! 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word : 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  331 

3  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

4  Then  shall  I  see  and  hear  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below, 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 

147.  10. 

1  rFHE  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close, 

-L     Fainter  and  yet  more  faint  the  sunlight  glows  ; 
O  Brightness  of  thy  Father's  glory,  thou 
Eternal  Light  of  light,  be  with  us  now. 
Where  thou  art  present,  darkness  cannot  be ; 
Midnight  is  glorious  noon,  O  Lord,  with  thee. 

2  Our  changeful  lives  are  ebbing  to  an  end ; 
Onward  to  darkness  and  to  death  we  tend. 

O  Conqueror  of  the  grave,  be  thou  our  guide, 
Be  thou  our  light  in  death's  dark  eventide  ; 
Then  in  our  mortal  hour  will  be  no  gloom, 
No  sting  in  death,  no  terror  in  the  tomb. 

3  Thou  who  in  darkness  walking  didst  appear 
Upon  the  waves,  and  thy  disciples  cheer, 

Come,  Lord,  in  lonesome  days,  when  storms  assail, 
And  earthly  hopes  and  human  succors  fail ; 
When  all  is  dark,  may  we  behold  thee  nigh, 
And  hear  thy  voice, — "  Fear  not,  for  it  is  I." 


332  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

4  The  weary  world  is  mouldering  to  decay, 
Its  glories  wane,  its  pageants  fade  away  ; 
In  that  last  sunset,  when  the  stars  shall  fall, 
May  we  arise,  awakened  by  thy  call, 
With  thee,  O  Lord,  for  ever  to  abide, 
In  that  blest  day  which  has  no  eventide. 

Bishop  Chr.  Wordsworth,  1807. 


148.  S.  M. 

IHE  day  is  past  and  gone, 
The  evening  shades  appear ; 
Oh,  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 


1  mi 


2  I  lay  my  garments  by, 

Upon  my  bed  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all, 
And  leave  my  soul  undressed. 

3  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  my  fears  ; 
May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  when  I  early  rise, 

To  view  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  I  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run  ; 

5  That  when  my  days  are  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove, 
I  then  may  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

WUliam  J.  Blew,  1849. 


A    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  333 

149.  6.6.8.4. 

1  rpiIE  God  of  Abraham  praise, 

■*■     Who  reigns  enthroned  above; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love ! 
Jehovah,  great  I  AM! 
By  earth  and  heaven  confessed, 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  name, 
For  ever  blest ! 

2  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
At  whose  supreme  command 

From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
At  his  right  hand  : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake — 
Its  wisdom,  fame  and  power — 
And  him  my  only  portion  make, 
My  shield  and  tower. 

3  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Whose  all-sufficient  grace 

Shall  guide  me  all  my  happy  days 

To  see  his  face. 
He  calls  a  man  his  friend ! 
He  calls  himself  my  God! 
And  he  will  save  me  to  the  end, 
Through  Jesus'  blood. 

4  He  by  himself  hath  sworn, 
I  on  his  oatli  depend, 

I  shall,  on  eagles'  wings  upborne, 
To  heaven  ascend : 


334  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

I  shall  behold  his  face, 
I  shall  his  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 
For  evermore. 

Thomas  Olivers  (1725-1799). 


150. 

1  rpHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
J-     And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye ; 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 


2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wandering  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers  soft  and  slow 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 


Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  staff  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

Joseph  Addison  (1672-1719). 


A  MANUAL  FOE  THE  CHAPEL.  335 

151.  C.  M. 

1  WHERE  la  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 
J-     Drawn  from  Emmanuel's  veins ; 

And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Kedeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stamm'ring  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

William  Cowper  (1*31-1800). 

152.  P.  M. 

1  fTHERE  is  a  happy  land, 
-1     Far,  far  away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 
Bright,  bright  as  day. 


336  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Oh  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
"  Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King; 
Loud  let  his  praises  ring, 
Praise,  praise  for  aye." 

2  Come  to  this  happy  land, 

Come,  come  away ; 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand? 

Why  still  delay  ? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3  Bright  in  that  happy  land 

Beams  every  eye ; 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
On  then  to  glory  run, 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won, 
And,  bright  above  the  sun, 

We  reign  for  aye. 

Andrew  Young  (1830). 

153.  8.6.7. 

1  mHERE'S  a  Friend  for  little  children 
-L     Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  Friend  who  never  changes, 
Whose  love  will  never  die. 
Unlike  our  friends  by  nature, 

Who  change  with  changing  years, 
This  Friend  is  always  worthy 
The  precious  name  he  bears. 


A   MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  ;^< 

2  There's  a  rest  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 

Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

And  to  the  Father  cry  ; 
A  rest  from  every  turmoil, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Where  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 

3  There's  a  home  for  little  children 

<ve  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy  ; 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 

Nor  can  with  it  compare; 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  could  be  happier,  there. 

4  There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by  ; 
A  crown  of  brightest  glory. 

Which  he  will  then  bestow 
On  all  who  have  found  his  favor, 

And  loved  his  name  below. 

5  There's  a  song  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  song  that  will  not  weary, 

Though  sung  continually  ; 
22 


338  A  31ANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

A  song  which  even  angels 

Can  never,  never  sing : 
They  know  not  Christ  as  Saviour, 

But  worship  him  as  King. 

6  There's  a  robe  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music, 

And  palms  of  victory. 
All,  all  above  is  treasured, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone ; 
Lord,  grant  thy  little  children 

To  know  thee  as  their  own. 

A.  Midlane  (1825). 


154. 


1  rpHERE  is  a  blessed  home 
-L     Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow ; 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 

And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
And  everlasting  light 

Its  glory  throws  around. 

2  There  is  a  land  of  peace ; 

Good  angels  know  it  well ; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell ; 
Around  its  glorious  throne 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  one, 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 


A    MANUAL   FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  339 

3  Oh,  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 

In  hands  and  feet  and  side 
To  give  to  him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  daya 

The  great  things  lie  hath  done. 

4  Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God, 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe. 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love  ; 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above. 

H.  W.  Baker  (1821.) 

155.  C.  M. 

1  SPHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
-L     Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers  : — 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
That  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 


340  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

4  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 

And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 

With  faith's  unclouded  eyes, — 

5  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore.     Amen. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 

156.  P.  M. 

1  rpHERE  were  ninety  and  nine  that  safely  lay 
J-    In  the  shelter  of  the  fold, 

But  one  was  out  on  the  hills  away 

Far  off  from  the  gates  of  gold ; 
Away  on  the  mountains  wild  and  bare, 
Away  from  the  tender  Shepherd's  care. 

2  "  Lord,  thou  hast  here  thy  ninety  and  nine ; 

Are  they  not  enough  for  thee  ?" 
But  the  Shepherd  made  answer,  "  This  of  mine 

Has  wandered  away  from  me  ; 
And  although  the  road  be  rough  and  steep, 
I  go  to  the  desert  to  find  my  sheep." 

3  But  none  of  the  ransomed  ever  knew 

How  deep  were  the  waters  crossed, 
Nor  how  dark  was  the  night  that  the  Lord  passed 
through, 

Ere  he  found  his  sheep  that  was  lost. 
Out  in  the  desert  he  heard  its  cry, — 
Sick  and  helpless,  and  ready  to  die. 


A  MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  341 

4  "Lord,  whence  are  those  blood-drops  all  the  way 

That  mark  out  the  mountain's  track?" 
"They  were  ahed  lor  one  who  had  gone  astray, 

Ere  the  Shepherd  could  bring  him  back." 
"Lord,  whence  are  thy  hands  so  rent  and  torn?" 
''They  are  pierced  to-night  by  many  a  thorn.-' 

5  And  all  through  the  mountains  thunder-riven, 

And  up  from  the  rocky  steep, 
There  rose  a  cry  to  the  gate  of  heaven, 

"  Rejoice  !  I  have  found  my  sheep  I" 
And  the  angels  echoed  around  the  throne, 
"  Rejoice !  for  the  Lord  brings  back  his  own  !'' 

Elizabeth  C.  Clephane  (1875). 

157.  C.  M. 

1  rpHE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
J-     A  kingly  crown  to  gain  ; 

His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar : — 

Who  follows  in  his  train  ? 
Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, — 

He  follows  in  his  train. 

2  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, — 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 

And  called  on  him  to  save. 
Like  him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
il<-  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: — 

Who  follows  in  his  train? 


342  A  31ANUAL.F0R   THE  CHAPEL.    • 

3  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came ; 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 

And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame. 
They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane  ; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel : — 

Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

4  A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 

In  robes  of  light  arrayed. 
They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil  and  pain  : — 
O  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train. 

Bishop  Heber  (1783-1826). 


158.  P.  M. 

1  rpHE  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done ; 
J-     The  victory  of  life  is  won ; 

The  song  of  triumph  has  begun, —  Alleluia! 

2  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst, 
And  Christ  their  legions4iath  dispersed  ; 

Let  shouts  of  holy  joy  outburst, —  Alleluia! 

3  The  three  sad  days  have  quickly  sped  ; 
He  rises  glorious  from  the  dead ; 

All  glory  to  our  risen  Head :  Alleluia ! 


A  MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  343 

4  He  brake  the  bonds  of  death  and  hell; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell; 

Let  hymns  of  praise  his  triumph  tell:      Alleluia! 

5  Lord,  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  thy  servants  free; 
That  we  may  live  and  sing  to  thee —         Alleluia! 

Francis  Pott,  1861. 


159.  8.6. 

1  rpHROUGH  all  the  dangers  of  the  night 
J-     Preserved,  0  Lord,  by  thee, 

Again  we  hail  the  cheerful  light, 
Again  we  bow  to  thee. 

2  Preserve  us,  Lord,  throughout  the  day, 

And  guide  us  by  thine  arm  ; 
For  they  are  safe,  and  only  they, 
Whom  thou  preserv'st  from  harm. 

3  Let  all  our  words  and  all  our  ways 

Declare  that  we  are  thine, 
That  so  the  light  of  truth  and  grace 
Before  the  world  may  shine. 

4  Let  us  ne'er  turn  away  from  thee; 

O  Saviour,  hold  us  fast ; 
Till  with  unclouded  eyes  we  see 
Thy  glorious  face  at  last. 

Thomas  Kelly  (17G9-1855). 


344  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

160.  P.  M. 

1  fTlHROUGH  the  clay  thy  love  hath  spared  us ; 
-*-     Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest : 

Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us ; 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest : 
Jesus,  thou  our  Guardian  be ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 
In  thine  arms  may  we  repose ; 
And,  when  life's  brief  clay  is  past, 
Rest  with  thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

Thomas  Kelly  (1769-1855). 


161.  C  M. 


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HOU  art  the  way  ; — to  thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee : 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 


2  Thou  art  the  truth ; — thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  life ; — the  empty  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 


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4  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life; 
Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

Bishop  Doane  (1799-1S59). 


162.  7.6. 

1  rpO  arms,  ye  Christian  soldiers! 
J-     Stand  in  the  holy  faith, 
And  listen  to  your  Leader, 

What  cheery  words  he  saith : 
No  fading  leaves  of  laurel 

Will  he  his  soldiers  give, 
But  in  eternal  honor 

They  with  their  Lord  shall  live. 

2  For  them  the  holy  city 

Shall  open  wide  its  gate, 
And  beautiful  and  blissful 

Shall  be  their  blessed  state ; 
This  world  can  offer  only 

A  bauble  for  its  prize; 
In  endless  life  and  glory 

Their  home  and  honor  lies. 

3  We  worship  thee,  O  Father; 

Thy  hand  will  give  the  crown ! 
And  thee,  O  Christ  our  Saviour, 

Our  Leader  of  renown  ! 
To  thee,  O  Holy  Spirit, 

Our  homage  we  renew ! 
With  thy  dear  grace  to  help  us, 

We  shall  come  safely  through. 

Tr.  by  Alex.  R.  Thompson,  D.D. 


346  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

163. 

1  rFHY  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 
-L     However  dark  it  be ! 
Lead  me  by  thine  own  hand, 

Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 

2  Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough, 

It  will  be  still  the  best ; 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 
Right  onward  to  thy  rest. 

3  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot ; 

I  would  not  if  I  might ; 
Choose  thou  for  me,  my  God ; 
So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

4  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

Is  thine :  so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  thine, 
Else  I  must  surely  stray. 

5  Take  thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  thee  may  seem ; 
Choose  thou  my  good  and  ill. 

6  Choose  thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health ; 
Choose  thou  my  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

7  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  thou  my  guide,  my  strength, 
My  wisdom,  and  my  all. 

H.  Sonar,  1808. 


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164.  8. 

1  WATCHING,  all  through  the  weary  night, 

'  '       In  darkness  lonely  and  forlorn; 
I  hail  the  blessed  morning  light, — 
Thy  love  is  brighter  than  the  morn  I 

2  Praying,  but  tempted  and  cast  down, 

Tried  from  without  and  from  within ; 
I  fail,  and  fear  to  lose  my  crown, — 
Thy  love  is  stronger  than  my  sin ! 

3  Waiting  to  draw  my  dying  breath, 

No  arm  to  stay,  no  art  to  save ; 
I  shudder  to  belong  to  death, — 
Thy  love  is  deeper  than  the  grave ! 

4  O  Love !  so  bright,  so  deep,  so  strong, 

When  this  brief  span  of  life  is  o'er, 
Teach  me  to  sing  the  heavenly  song, 
And  lead  me  to  the  shining  shore! 

Rev.  Thomas  Haweis  (1732-1820). 


165.  7. 

1  WATCHMAN !  tell  us  of  the  night, 
*  '      What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveller !  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory -beaming  star! 
Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell? 
Traveller  !  yes ;  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 


348  A   31  AN  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends ! 
Traveller  I  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman  !  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveller !  ages  are  its  own, 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller !  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman  !  let  thy  wanderings  cease, 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller !  lo,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo,  the  Son  of  God  is  come ! 

Sir  John  Bowring  (1792-1872> 

166.  10. 

1  \1TEARY  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin, 

^  '      I  look  at  heaven,  and  long  to  enter  in  ; 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home, 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me  "  Come." 

2  So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  to  stand 
In  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land? 
Before  the  whiteness  of  that  throne  appear? 

Yet  there  are  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me  near. 

3  The  while  I  fain  would  tread  the  heavenly  way, 
Evil  is  ever  with  me  day  by  day ; 

Yet  on  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings  fall, 

"  Repent,  confess,  thou  shalt  be  loosed  from  all." 


A  MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL,  349 

i  It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear, 
His  are  tin"  hands  Btretched  out  to  draw  me  near; 
And  his  the  blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the  throne. 

5  O  great  Absolver,  grant  my  soul  may  wear 
The  lowliest  garb  of  penitence  and  prayer, 
That  in  the  Father's  courts  my  glorious  dress 
May  be  the  garment  of  thy  righteousness. 

6  Yea,  thou  wilt  answer  for  me,  righteous  Lord ; 
Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  reward  ; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden  crown ; 
Mine  the  life  won,  and  thine  the  life  laid  down. 

7  Naught  can  I  bring,  O  Lord,  for  all  I  owe, 
Yet  let  my  full  heart  what  it  can  bestow : 
Like  Mary's  gift,  let  my  devotion  prove, 
Forgiven  greatly,  how  I  greatly  love.     Amen. 

&  J.  Stone,  1839. 


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167.  7.6. 

E  sing  the  loving  Jesus, 
Who  left  his  throne  above, 
And  came  on.  earth  to  ransom 

The  children  of  his  love : 
It  is  an  oft-told  story, 

And  yet  we  love  to  tell 
How  Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 
Once  deigned  with  man  to  dwell. 


350  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  We  sing  the  holy  Jesus ; 

No  taint  of  sin  defiled 
The  babe  of  David's  city, 

The  pure  and  stainless  child : 
Oh,  teach  us,  blessed  Saviour, 

Thy  heavenly  grace  to  seek ; 
And  let  our  whole  behavior, 

Like  thine,  be  mild  and  meek. 


3  We  sing  the  lowly  Jesus ; 

No  kingly  crown  he  had, 
His  head  was  bowed  with  anguish, 

His  face  was  marred  and  sad : 
In  deep  humiliation 

He  came  his  work  to  do ; 
O  Lord  of  our  salvation, 

Let  us  be  humble  too. 

4  We  sing  the  mighty  Jesus, 

Whose  voice  could  raise  the  dead ; 
The  sightless  eyes  he  opened, 

The  famished  souls  he  fed; 
Thou  earnest  to  deliver 

Mankind  from  sin  and  shame; 
Eedeemer  and  Life-giver, 

We  praise  thy  holy  name. 

5  We  sing  the  coming  Jesus; 

The  time  is  drawing  near 
When  Christ  with  all  his  angels 
In  glory  shall  appear : 


A  MANUAL   FOE    THE  CHAPEL.  351 

Lord,  saw  u>,  we  entreat  thee, 

In  this  thy  day  of  grace, 
That  we  may  gladly  meet  thee 

And  see  thee  lace  to  face. 

Sarah  Doudney. 

168.  8. 

1  Vy  E  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest, 

'  »      That  country  so  bright  and  so  fair ; 
And  oft  are  its  glories  confessed ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold, 

Its  walls  decked  with  jewels  so  rare, 
Its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold : 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

3  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, 

From  sorrow,  temptation  and  care, 
From  trials  without  and  within ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 

4  We  speak  of  its  service  of  love, 

The  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, 
The  church  of  the  first-born  above ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 

5  Do  thou,  Lord,  'midst  pleasure  or  woe 

Still  for  heaven  my  spirit  prepare ; 
And  shortly  I  also  shall  know 
And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

Mr*.  Elizabeth  Mills  (1805-1829). 


352  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 


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169.  7.6. 

HEN  evening  shadows  gather, 
And  twilight  gently  fades ; 
When  all  is  still  and  silent 

In  midnight's  darker  shades ; 
Then,  O  my  God,  be  near  me, 

Do  thou  protect  my  bed ; 
From  evil  and  from  danger 
Let  angels  guard  my  head. 

2  We  know  not,  when  we  slumber,   - 
That  we  shall  e'er  awake, 

To  see  another  day  begin, 

Another  dawning  break : 
But  thou  art  ever  watching, 

Thou  wilt  our  vigils  keep, 
And,  trusting  in  thy  mercy, 

We  sink  in  peaceful  sleep. 

3  But,  ere  our  eyelids  closing, 
We  humbly  seek  thy  face, 

And  pray  for  thy  forgiveness, 

And  thy  sustaining  grace : 
For  we  are  weak  and  erring, 

And  need  thy  mighty  power; 
O  Jesus,  ever  guard  us 

In  dark  temptation's  hour. 

4  We  pray  for  those  who  languish 
In  sickness  and  distress, 

That  thou  wilt  soothe  their  anguish. 
And  their  afflictions  bless ; 


A   MANUAL  FOB   THE  CHAPEL.  o53 

We  pray  for  those  in  peril 

Upon  the  mighty  sea  ; 
We  pray  for  friends  and  loved  ones: — 

Do  thou  their  guardian  be. 


And  now  to  thee  we  render 

Our  thanks  for  mercies  past, 
With  grateful  hearts  imploring 

Thy  favor  to  the  last. 
And  at  the  great  awakening 

May  we  be  found  above, — 
With  saints  and  angels  praising 

Thy  providence  and  love. 

J.  F.  Swift  (—  1868). 


170.  L.  M 

1   \17HEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
*  '     And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain  : 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 


2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 
Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do : 
Still  he  who  felt  temptation's  power 
Will  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 
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354  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  When,  mourning,  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 
And  from  his  hand,  his  voice,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while, — 

My  Saviour  marks  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  "Jesus  wept"  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4  And  oh !  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  Lord,  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  dying  bed,  for  thou  hast  died: 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

M.  Grant  (1785-1838). 
171.  7.6. 

1  TIT  HEN,  his  salvation  bringing, 

'  '       To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  his  name  ; 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  him, 

But,  as  he  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  he  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
We'll  flock  around  his  banner 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son  ! 


A    MAMA/.    FOB    Till:  CHAPEL. 

For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Would  their  hosannas  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words? 
No,  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

John  King  (1788-1858). 


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172.  6.8. 

HEN  little  Samuel  woke 
And  heard  his  Maker's  voiee, 
At  every  word  he  spoke, 

How  much  did  he  rejoice  ! 
Oh,  blessed,  happy  child,  to  find 
The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind ! 

2  If  God  would  speak  to  me 
And  say  he  was  my  friend, 

How  happy  I  should  be, 

Oh,  how  would  I  attend ! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  should  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

3  And  does  he  never  speak  ? 
Oh,  yes ;  for  in  his  word 

He  bids  me  come  and  seek 

The  God  that  Samuel  heard. 
In  almost  every  page  I  see, 
The  God  of  Samuel  calls  to  me. 


356  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

4  And  I  beneath  his  care 

May  safely  rest  my  head ; 
I  know  that  God  is  there 

To  guard  ray  humble  bed., 
And  every  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 


Like  Samuel  let  me  say, 
Whene'er  I  read  his  word, 

Speak,  Lord !  I  would  obey 
The  voice  that  I  have  heard ; 

And  when  I  in  thy  house  appear, 

Speak !  for  thy  servant  waits  to  hear. 


173.  L.  M. 

1  IITHEN,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
' '      The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine , 
Oh,  chase  the  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 


When  to  heaven's  great  and  glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring, 
And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy  in  my  Saviour's  name; 
Then,  Jesus,  sprinkle  with  thy  blood, 
And  be  my  advocate  with  God. 


A  MANUAL  FOB   THE  CHAPEL.  357 

3  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 
With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 

Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest ; 
And  as  each  morning's  sun  shall  rise, 
Oh,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skits ! 

i  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed — 
And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise 
To  see  thy  face  and  sing  thy  praise. 

R.  Grant  (1785-1838). 
174.  C.  M. 

1  "IITHEX,  wounded  sore,  the  stricken  soul 

'  *      Lies  bleeding  and  unbound, 
One  only  hand,  a  pierced  hand. 
Can  heal  the  sinner's  wound. 

2  When  sorrow  swells  the  laden  breast, 

And  tears  of  anguish  flow, 

One  only  heart,  a  broken  heart, 

Can  feel  the  sinner's  woe. 

3  When  penitence  has  wept  in  vain 

Over  some  foul,  dark  spot, 
One  only  stream,  a  stream  of  blood, 
Can  wash  away  the  blot. 

4  'Tis  Jesus'  blood  that  washes  white, 

His  hand  that  brings  relief, 
His  heart  that's  touched  with  all  our  joys, 
And  feels  for  all  our  grief. 


358  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

5  Lift  up  thy  bleeding  hand,  O  Lord ; 
Unseal  that  cleansing  tide  ; 
We  have  no  shelter  for  our  sin 
But  in  thy  wounded  side. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander,  1858. 

175.  C  M, 

1  YI7HILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

"  »      All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 

And  glory  shone  around. 
"  Fear  not,"  said  he, — for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind ; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 

To  you,  and  all  mankind. 

2  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line 
A  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  ; 

And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : — 
The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid." 

3  Thus  spake  the  seraph ;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  and  thus 

Addressed  their  joyful  song : — 
"  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 

Begin  and  never  cease." 

N.  Tate  (1652-1715). 


176. 


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P.  M. 

1  \VHE^T  ll<?  comctn'  wnen  ne  cometh 

*  *      To  make  up  his  jewels, 

All  his  jewels,  precious  jewels, 

His  loved  and  his  own, 

Like  the  stars  of  the  morning, 
His  bright  crown  adorning, 
They  shall  shine  in  their  beauty, 

Bright  gems  for  his  crown. 

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2  He  will  gather,  he  will  gather 
The  gems  for  his  kingdom  : 

All  the  pure  ones,  all  the  bright  ones, 
His  loved  and  his  own. 
Like  the  stars,  etc. 

3  Little  children,  little  children 
Who  love  their  Redeemer 
Are  the  jewels,  precious  jewels, 
His  loved  and  his  own. 

Like  the  stars,  etc. 

W.  0.  Cushing. 

177.  P.  M. 

1  1S7HO  is  he  in  yonder  stall 

*  "     At  whose  feet  the  shepherds  fall  ? 
'Tis  the  Lord,  oh,  wondrous  story, 
'Tis  the  Lord,  the  King  of  glory  ; 
At  his  feet  we  humbly  fall, 
Crown  him,  crown  him,  Lord  of  all. 

2  Who  is  lie  in  yonder  cot, 
Bending  to  his  toilsome  lot  ? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  etc. 


360  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Who  is  he  in  deep  distress 
Fasting  in  the  wilderness? 

Tis  the  Lord,  etc. 

4  Who  is  he  who  stands  and  weeps 
At  the  grave  where  Lazarus  sleeps? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  etc. 

5  Lo,  at  midnight,  who  is  he 
Praying  in  Gethsemane? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  etc. 

6  Who  is  he  in  mortal  throes 
Asking  blessings  on  his  foes? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  etc. 

7  Who  is  he  that  from  the  grave 
Comes  to  heal,  and  help,  and  save? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  etc. 

8  Who  is  he  that  on  yon  throne 
Rules  the  world  of  light  alone? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  etc. 

Anon. 

178.  7.6. 

1  117  HY  dost  thou  so  lowly  lie 
'  »      Who  didst  all  things  create  ? 
Comest  thou  with  wailing  cry 

To  rear  our  fallen  state  ? 
Where  thy  train,  if  king  thou  be? 
Purple  robe  of  majesty  ? 

Thy  presence-chamber  where  ? 
All  unlike  the  courts  of  earth, 
Naught  denotes  thy  royal  birth, 
But  only  want  is  here. 


179. 


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2  "  Hither  from  my  Father's  throne, 

Through  love  for  man,  I  came; 
Him  to  save,  his  guilt  atone, 

I  bear  this  load  of  shame. 
In  thy  need  I  give  to  thee 
Wealth  from  heaven's  treasury, 

The  pearl  of  costly  price ; 
Lowly  born,  and  held  as  naught, 
Life  and  blessing  I  have  brought, 

.Myself  the  sacrifice." 

3  Wonders  of  thy  grace  to  sing 

My  grateful  tongue  essays  ; 
Thousand  thanks  to  thee  I  bring 

In  hymns  of  endless  praise. 
Glory  now  let  all  below, 
Mindful  of  thy  saving  woe, 

Shout — glory,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
While  angelic  choirs  above 
Celebrate  thy  matchless  love 

With  harp  and  psaltery. 

Jean  Mauberne,  loth  century;  tr.  X.  B.  Smithers. 


1  WORDS  are  things  of  little  cost, 
"  '      Quickly  spoken,  quickly  lost; 
We  forget  them,  but  they  stand 
Witnesses  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  their  testimony  bear 
For  us  or  against  us  there. 


362  A   MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  Oh,  how  often  ours  have  been 
Idle  words  and  words  of  sin, 
Words  of  anger,  scorn  or  pride, 
Or  deceit  our  faults  to  hide, 
Envious  tales,  or  strife  unkind, 
Leaving  bitter  thoughts  behind. 

3  Grant  us,  Lord,  from  day  to  day, 
Strength  to  watch  and  grace  to  pray ; 
May  our  lips,  from  sin  kept  free, 
Love  to  speak  and  sing  of  thee, 
Till  in  heaven  we  learn  to  raise 
Hymns  of  everlasting  praise. 

John  G.  Fleet,  1818. 


180.  10.11. 

1  YTE  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim, 
A     And  publish  abroad  his  wonderful  name ; 
The  name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol : 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  all. 


2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save, 
And  still  he  is  nigh,  his  presence  we  have ; 
The  great  congregation  his  triumph  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  king. 

3  Salvation  to  God,  who  sits  on  the  throne, 
Let  all  cry  aloud,  and  honor  the  Son ; 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim, 

Fall  down  on  their  faces  and  worship  the  Lamb. 


.1    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  363 

1  Thru  let  us  adore,  and  give  him  his  right, 

All  glory  and  power,  all  wisdom  and  might, 
All  honor  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never-ceasing,  for  infinite  love. 

G  Wesley  (1708-178S  . 


181. 

1  "y<)UTHFUL  days  are  passing  o'er  us, 
J-     Childhood's  years  will  soon  be  gone; 

Cares  and  sorrows  lie  before  us, 
Hidden  dangers,  snares  unknown. 

2  Oh,  may  he  who,  meek  and  lowly, 

Visited  this  world  below, 
Make  us  his,  and  make  us  holy, 
Guard  and  guide  us  where  we  go. 

3  Hark !  it  is  the  Saviour  calling, 

"  Come,  ye  children,  come  to  me." 
Jesus,  keep  our  feet  from  falling, 
Teach  us  all  to  follow  thee. 

4  Soon  we  part — it  may  be,  never, 

Never  here  to  meet  again  ; 
May  we  meet  in  heaven  for  ever, 
And  the  crown  eternal  gain. 

5  Praise  to  thee,  almighty  Saviour, 

Praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
Praise  to  God  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Now  and  through  eternity.     Amen. 

W.  Dick.son,  ls4f), 


364  A   31  AN  UAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 


182.  8.7. 

1  "U"ES,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth, 
-*-      With  a  brother's  tender  care  ; 
Yes,  with  me,  with  me  he  shareth 
Every  burden,  every  fear. 


2  Yes,  for  me  he  standeth  pleading 
At  the  mercy-seat  above  ; 
Ever  for  me  interceding, 
Constant  in  untiring  love. 


3  Yes,  in  me  abroad  he  sheddeth 
Joys  unearthly,  love  and  light ; 
And  to  cover  me  he  spreadeth 
His  paternal  wing  of  might. 


4  Yes,  in  me,  in  me  he  dwelleth  ; 
I  in  him  and  he  in  me ! 
And  my  empty  soul  he  filleth, 
Here  and  through  eternity. 


5  Thus  I  wait  for  his  returning, 
Singing  all  the  way  to  heaven ; 
Such  the  joyful  song  of  morning, 
Such  the  tranquil  song  of  even. 

Dr.  If.  Bonar,  1808. 


A  MARTIAL  FOR  THE  UHAPBL,  365 

183. 

GLORY  be  to  |  God  on  high,  ||  and  on  earth  |  peace, 
good  will  toward  men.  ||  We  praise  thee,  we 
bless  thee,  we  worship  thee,  |  we  glorify  thee,  we 
give  thanks  to  |  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  ||  O  Lord 
God,  |  heavenly  King,  ||  God  the  |  Father  Almighty.|| 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son  |  Jesus  Christ,  ||  O 
Lord  God,  Lamb  of  |  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  ||  that 
takest  away  the  |  sins  of  the  world,  ||  have  |  mercy 
upon  us.  ||  Thou  that  takest  away  the  |  sins  |  of  the 
world,  II  have  |  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  |  sins  of  the  world,  ||  receive  our  prayer.  || 
Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  |  God  the 
Father,  ||  have  mercy  upon  us.  || 

For  thou  |  only  art  holy,  ||  thou  |  only  art  the  Lord,  || 
thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  j  Holy  Ghost,  ||  art 
most  high  in  the  |  glory  of  God  the  Father.  ||    Amen. 

184. 
r\OT>  be  merciful  unto  |  us,  and  bless  us,  ||  and  show 
™     us  the  light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  |  merciful 
unto  us;  || 

That  thy  way  may  be  |  known  upon  earth,  ||  thy 
saving  j  health  among  all  nations.  || 

Let  the  people  praise  |  tbee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  |  all 
the  people  |  praise  thee.  || 

Oh,  let  the  nations  rejoice  |  and  be  glad  ;  ||  for  thou 
shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  I 
nations  upon  earth.  || 

Let  the  people  praise  |  thee,  O  God  ;  ||  yea,  let  |  all 
the  people  j  praise  thee.  || 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  |  forth  her  increase ;  || 
and  God,  even  our  own  |  God,  shall  |  give  us  his  } 
blessing.  || 

God  |  shall  bless  us ;  ||  and  all  the  ends  of  the  | 
world  shall  fear  him.  II 


366  A  MANUAL  FOE  TEE  CHAPEL. 

185. 

OH,  come,  let  us  sing  un-  |  to  the  Lord ;  ||  let  us 
heartily  rejoice  in  the  |  strength  of  our  salva- 
tion. || 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  j  with  thanks- 
giving ;  ||  and  show  ourselves  |  glad  in  him  with 
psalms.  || 

For  the  Lord  is  a  |  great  God ;  ||  and  a  great  |  King 
above  all  gods.  || 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  |  of  the  earth  ;  f|  and 
the  strength  of  the  |  hills  is  his  also.  || 

The  sea  is  his,  |  and  he  made  it ;  ||  and  his  hands 
pre-  |  pared  the  dry  land.  || 

Oh,  come,  let  us  worship  |  and  fall  down,  ||  and 
kneel  be-  |  fore  the  Lord  our  Maker.  |[ 

For  he  is  the  |  Lord  our  God ;  ||  and  we  are  the 
people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  |  sheep  of  his  hand.  || 

Oh,  worship  the  Lord  in  the  |  beauty  of  holiness  ;  || 
let  the  whole  earth  |  stand  in  awe  of  him.  || 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  |  judge  the  earth ;  || 
and  with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the  | 
people  with  his  truth.  || 

186. 

OH,  sing  unto  the  |  Lord  a  new  song;  [|  for  |  he  hath 
done  marvellous  things.  || 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  |  holy  arm,  || 
hath  he  |  gotten  himself  the  victory.  || 

The  Lord  declared  |  his  salvation ;  ||  his  righteous- 
ness hath  he  openly  showed  |  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen.  || 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward 
the  |  house  of  Israel ;  ||  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world 
have  seen  the  sal-  I  vation  of  our  God.  II 


.1  MANUAL  FOR  THE  VHAPEL.  367 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  |  all  ye 
lands  ;  ||  sing,  re-  |  joice,  and  give  thanks.  J| 

Praise  the  Lord  up-  j  on  the  harp;  |  sing  to  the  harp 
with  a  !  psalm  of  thanksgiving.  || 

With  trumpets  |  also  and  shawns,  ||  oh,  show  your- 
selves joyful  be-  |  fore  the  Lord,  the  King.  || 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  |  therein  is ;  || 
the  round  world,  and  |  they  that  dwell  therein.  || 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be 
joyful  together  be-  |  fore  the  Lord  ;  ||  for  he  |  cometh  to 
judge  the  earth,  jj 

With  righteousness  shall  he  |  judge  the  world,  ||  and 
the  |  people  with  equity.  || 


187. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  un-  |  to  the  Lord,  || 
and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  |  name,  O  most 
Highest ;  || 

To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  early  |  in  the  morn- 
ing, ||  and  of  thy  |  truth  in  the  night  season ;  || 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  up-  |  on  the 
lute;  ||  upon  a  loud  instrument,  |  and  upon  the  harp.  || 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  |  through  thy 
works;  ||  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the 
oper  |  ations  of  thy  hands.  || 


188.  THE  BENEDICITE. 

1  A  ALL  ye  works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ■ 
V    Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
O  ye  angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


368  A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  0  ye  heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  waters  that  he  above  the  firmament,  bless  ye  the  Lord , 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

3  O  all  ye  powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  sun  and  moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

4  O  ye  stars  of  heaven,  bless  ye  the  Lord ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  showers  and  dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

5  O  ye  winds  of  God,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever; 

0  ye  fire  and  heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

6  O  ye  winter  and  summer,  bless  ye  the  Lord ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  dews  and  frosts,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

7  O  ye  frost  and  cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  ice  and  snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

8  0  ye  nights  and  days,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  light  and  darkness,  bless  ye  the  Lord,' 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


A  MANUAL   FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  369 

9  O  ye  lightnings  and  clouds,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
Oh,  It  the  earth  bless  the  Lord} 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

10  O  ye  mountains  and  hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  green  things  upon  the  earth,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

11  O  ye  wells,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
O  ye  seas  and  floods,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  Jam  for  ever. 

12  0  ye  whales  and  all  that  move  in  the  waters,  bless  ye 

the  Lord ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
0  all  ye  fowls  of  the  air,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

13  O  all  ye  beasts  and  cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  children  of  men,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

14  Oh,  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord  ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

15  O  ye  spirits  and  souls  of  the  righteous,  bless  ye  the 

Lord ; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
0  ye  holy  and  humble  men  of  heart,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
24 


370  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


189.  DOXOLOGIES.  8.7.4. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One ; 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run. 


190.  C.  M. 

Let  God,  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 

Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

191.  8.7. 
May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above. 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


A   MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  371 

192.  L.  M. 
Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 

Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

193.  7. 
Praise  to  God  the  Father  give ; 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son  ; 
Praise  be  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Glory  to  the  Three  in  One. 

194.  S.  M. 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne, 

And  saints  who  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 

And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


APPENDIX. 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS  AND  OTHER  PIECES. 


195. 


1  DLEST  be  thou,  O  God  of  Israel ! 
-L*    Thou,  our  Father  and  our  Lord ! 

Majesty  is  thine  forever; 
Ever  be  thy  name  adored. 

2  Thine,  O  Lord,  are  power  and  greatness.- 

Glory,  victory,  are  thy  own  ; 
All  is  thine  in  earth  or  heaven, 
Over  all  thy  boundless  throne. 

3  Riches  come  of  thee,  and  honor; 

Power  and  might  to  thee  belong; 
Thine  it  is  to  make  us  prosper, 
Only  thine  to  make  us  strong. 

4  Lord,  our  God,  for  these  thy  bounties, 

Hymns  of  gratitude  we  raise ; 
To  thy  name,  forever  glorious, 
Ever  we  address  our  praise. 

373 


374  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

196.  7s. 

1  T)OUND  upon  the  accursed  tree, 
J-J     Faint  and  bleeding,  Who  is  he? 
By  the  eyes  so  pale  and  dim, 
Streaming  blood,  and  writhing  limb; 
By  the  flesh  with  scourges  torn ; 

By  the  crown  of  twisted  thorn  ; 
By  the  side  so  deeply  pierced  ; 
By  the  baffled,  burning  thirst ; 
By  the  drooping,  death-dewed  brow : 
Son  of  Man  !  'tis  thou !  'tis  thou ! 

2  Bound  upon  the  accursed  tree, 
Dread  and  awful,  Who  is  he? 
By  the  sun  at  noon-day  pale, 
Shivering  rocks,  and  rending  veil; 
Earth  that  trembles  at  his  doom, 
Yonder  saints  who  burst  their  tomb ; 
Eden,  promised  ere  he  died 

To  the  felon  at  his  side ; 

Lord  !  our  suppliant  knees  we  bow : 

Son  of  God  !  'tis  thou  !  'tis  thou  ! 

3  Bound  upon  the  accursed  tree, 
Sad  and  dying,  Who  is  he? 
By  the  last  and  bitter  cry, 
The  ghost  given  up  in  agony; 
By  the  lifeless  body  laid 

In  the  chamber  of  the  dead  ; 
By  the  mourners  come  to  weep, 
Where  the  form  of  Jesus  sleeps, 
Crucified  !  we  know  thee  now  : 
Son  of  Man  !  'tis  thou  !  'tis  thou  ! 


.1    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  &75 

1   Bound  upon  the  accursed  tree, 

Dread  and  awful,  Who  la  he? 

By  the  prayer  for  them  that  slew, — 
"Lord!  they  know  not  what  they  do!" 

By  the  spoiled  and  empty  grave; 

By  the  souls  he  died  to  Bave  ; 

By  the  conquest  he  hath  won  ; 

By  the  saints  before  his  throne; 

By  the  rainbow  round  his  brow  : 

Son  of  God  !  'tis  thou  !  'tis  thou  ! 

Dean  Milman  (1791-1868). 

197.  L.  M. 

1  l^ROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
J-  From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, — 

Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; 

A  place,  than  all  besides  more  sweet — 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend  ; 
Though  sundered  far — by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle-wings  we  soar, 
And  sense  and  sin  becloud  no  more, 

And  heaven  comes  down,  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 


376  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

198. 

1  C\0  thou  in  life's  fair  morning, 
^-*     Go  thou  in  thy  bloom  of  youth, 
And  seek,  for  thine  adorning, 

The  precious  pearl  of  truth. 
Secure  the  heavenly  treasure, 

And  bind  it  on  your  heart, 
And  let  no  earthly  pleasure 

E'er  cause  it  to  depart. 


Go,  while  the  day-star  shineth, 

Go,  while  thy  heart  is  light ; 
Go,  ere  thy  strength  declineth, 

While  every  sense  is  bright: 
Sell  all  thou  hast,  and  buy  it: 

Tis  worth  all  earthly  things,- 
Rubies  and  gold  and  diamonds, 

Sceptres  and  crowns  of  kings. 


3  Go,  ere  the  cloud  of  sorrow 

Steals  o'er  thy  bloom  of  youth 
Defer  not  till  to-morrow  : 

Go,  now,  and  buy  the  truth. 
Go,  seek  thy  great  Creator ; 

Learn  early  to  be  wise ; 
Go,  place  upon  the  altar 

A  morning  sacrifice. 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

199. 

1  pEEAT  God!  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
^     By  which  supported  .-till  we  stand: 

The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows ; 
That  mercy  crowns  it  to  its  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Srill  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

Wy  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  : 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 


'I 


HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
"  Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast." 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad  ; 

I  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 


378  A  3IANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water !  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live." 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  : 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  I  am  this  dark  world's  Light  : 
Look  unto  me ;  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  lound 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun  ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 


201. 


1  TN  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling, 
J-     We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near ; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling : 

Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear ; 

Hear  with  meekness — 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
May  we  run  nor  weary  be, 

Till  thy  glory 
Without  cloud  in  heaven  we  see. 


.1    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  379 

3  There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 
All  thy  people  shall  adore; 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Than  they  could  conceive  before; 

Full  enjoyment, 
Full  and  pure  forevermore.     Amen. 


202.  CM. 


l\ 


SAW  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 
In  agony  and  blood ; 
Who  turned  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 


2  Sure  never  till  my  latest  breath 

Can  I  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

3  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt, 

And  plunged  me  in  despair; 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 

4  Alas !  I  knew  not  what  I  did, 

But  all  my  tears  were  vain  ; 
Where  could  my  trembling  soul  be  hid, 
For  I  the  Lord  had  slain. 


380  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

5  A  second  look  he  gave  that  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid ; 
I  die  that  thou  mayest  live." 

6  Thus  while  his  death  my  sin  displays 

In  all  its  blackest  hue, 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

John  Newton. 

203.  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  T  O,  he  comes  with  clouds  descending, 
-L^    Once  for  favored  sinners  slain  ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 

Hallelujah ! 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty  ; 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Now  redemption  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear ; 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air : 

Hallelujah ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  381 

4  Yea,  Anion  ;  let  all  adore  thee 
High  on  thine  eternal  throne  ! 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory, 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own  ! 

Take  the  glory, 
Great  Eternal  Three  in  One. 

a  Wesley  (1708-1788). 


JN0r 


204.  6.4.6.4.6.6.4. 

not  despairingly 
Come  I  to  thee ! 
No ;  not  distrustingly 

Bend  I  the  knee  ! 
Sin  hath  gone  over  me, 
Yet  is  this  still  my  plea, 
Jesus  hath  died. 

Ah !  mine  iniquity 

Crimson  hath  been  ; 
Infinite,  infinite, 

Sin  upon  sin, 
Sin  of  not  loving  thee, 
Sin  of  not  trusting  thee, 

Infinite  sin. 

Lord,  I  confess  to  thee 

Sadly  my  sin, 
All  I  am,  tell  I  thee, 

All  I  have  been  ! 
Purge  thou  my  sin  away, 
Wash  thou  my  soul  this  day, 

Lord,  make  me  clean. 


382  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

4  Faithful  and  just  art  thou, 

Forgiving  all ; 
Loving  and  kind  art  thou 

When  poor  ones  call. 
Lord,  let  the  cleansing  blood, 
Blood  of  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Pass  o'er  my  soul. 

5  Then  all  is  peace  and  light 

My  soul  within ; 
Thus  shall  I  walk  with  thee, 

The  loved  Unseen : 
Leaning  on  thee,  my  God, 
Guided  along  the  road, 

Nothing  between. 

H.  Bonar  (1808). 


205. 


1  f\  GOD,  my  inmost  soul  convert, 

^  And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late ; 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

2  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom? 


206. 


A   MAMA/.   FOE    THE  CHAPEL.  383 

Be  this  my  one  great  business  here- 
with holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure! 
Thirn-  utmost  counsel  to  fulfill, 
And  Buffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure ! 


1  (~\  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
Vy     A  heart  from  sin  set  free ; 

A  heart  that's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me. 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meet, 

My  dear  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  A  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean  ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good ; 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart ; 

Come  quickly  from  above ; 
Write  thy  new  Name  upon  my  heart, 
Thv  new,  best  Name  of  Love. 


384  A  MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

207. 


'0 


UR  Father !  through  the  coming  year 
We  know  not  what  shall  be; 
But  we  would  leave  without  a  fear 
Its  ordering  all  to  thee. 


2  It  may  be  we  shall  toil  in  vain 

For  what  the  world  holds  fair ; 
And  all  the  good  we  thought  to  gain 
Deceive  and  prove  but  care. 

3  But  calmly,  Lord,  on  thee  we  rest ; 

No  fears  our  trust  shall  move ; 
Thou  knowest  what  for  each  is  best, 
And  thou  art  perfect  love. 


208. 


1  "QRAISE  the  Lord !  ye  heavens,  adore  him, 
•A-      Praise  him,  angels,  in  the  height ; 

Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him, 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  and  light. 

Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken : 
Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed  ; 

Laws,  which  never  shall  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  !  for  he  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 


209. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 

Praise  the  <  io<l  of  our  salvation  ; 

H<»ts  on  high,  hia  power  proclaim; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 

Laud  and  magnify  his,  name  ! 


1  F)RAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 

J-      For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days ; 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy ! 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  All  that  Spring,  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  liberal  Autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'erflowing  stores  ; 

3  Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
<  rrateful  vows  and  solemn  praise  ; 
And  when  every  blessing's  flown, 
Love  thee  for  thyself  alone. 


210. 

1  pRAISE  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator 
-L  Praise  to  thee  from  every  tongue 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 

Join  the  universal  song. 

2  Father,  Source  of  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  thine  : 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation, 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 
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386  ^   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise ! 
There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love  and  praise. 


211. 


1  T)  EJOICE  !  the  Lord  is  King— 
J-^    Your  God  and  King  adore ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice: 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  His  kingdom  cannot  fail ; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice: 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  %%\ 

Rejoice  in  glorious  hope  ! 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  Bhall  come, 
And  take  his  Bervants  up 

To  their  eternal  home: 
We  soon  Bhall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice — 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Rejoice ! 


1   OAVIOUR!  teach  me,  day  by  day, 
U     Love's  sweet  lesson  to  obey  ; 
Sweeter  lesson  cannot  be, 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 


2  With  a  child-like  heart  of  love, 
At  thy  bidding  may  I  move ; 
Prompt  to  serve  and  follow  thee, 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 

3  Teach  me  all  thy  steps  to  trace, 
Strong  to  follow  in  thy  grace; 
Learning  how  to  love  from  thee. 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 

4  Thus  may  I  rejoice  to  show 
That  I  feel  the  love  I  owe; 
Singing,  till  thy  face  I  see, 

Of  his  love  who  first  loved  me. 


388  A   MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

213. 

SING  ye  Jehovah's  praises, 
Praise  ye  his  name  forever  ; 
Earth  now  to  heaven  raises 
Her  voice  in  grateful  lays. 
Glorify  him,  glorify  him, 
Send  the  joyful  tidings  far  and  near. 
Sing  ye  Jehovah's  praises, 
Praise  ye  his  name  forever  ; 
Earth  now  to  heaven  raises 
Her  voice  in  grateful  lays. 
Far  away  from  him  his  people  all  have  strayed 
Yet  his  loving  never  is  delayed. 
Sing  ye  Jehovah's  praises, 
Praise  ye  his  name  forever ; 
Earth  now  to  heaven  raises 
Her  voice  in  grateful  lays. 
Hallelujah,  Amen.     Hallelujah,  Amen. 


214.  7s. 

ION  of  God,  to  thee  we  cry; — 


JS 


By  the  wondrous  mystery 
Of  thy  dwelling  here  on  earth, 
By  thy  pure  and  holy  birth, 
Lord,  thy  Presence  let  us  see, 
Thou  our  Light  and  Saviour  be. 

2  Lamb  of  God,  to  thee  we  cry ; — 
By  thy  bitter  agony, 


215. 


A  MANUAL   FOB   THE  CHAPEL.  389 

By  thy  pangs,  to  aa  unknown, 
By  thy  Spirit's  parting  groan, 
Lord,  thy  presence  Let  us 
Thou  our  Light  and  Saviour  be. 

3  Prince  of  Life,  to  thee  we  cry  ;— 
By  thy  glorious  majesty, 

By  thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  thy  power  to  help  and  save, 
Lord,  thy  Presence  let  us  see, 
Thou  our  Light  and  Saviour  be. 

4  Lord  of  glory,  God  most  high, 
Man  exalted  to  the  sky, 
With  thy  love  our  bosom  fill ; 
Help  us  to  perform  thy  will ; 
Then  shall  we  thy  glory  see, 
Heaven  our  home,  and  we  with  thee. 

Bishop  II.  Mm, I  (177&-1848). 


1  npHE  day  of  praise  is  done, 
JL     The  evening  shadows  fall ; 
Yet  pass  not  from  us  with  the  sun. 
True  Light  that  lightenest  all. 


2  'Tis  thine  each  soul  to  calm, 

Each  wayward  thought  reclaim, 
And  make  our  daily  life  a  psalm 
Of  glory  to  thy  name. 


390  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Shine  thou  within  us,  then, 
A  day  that  knows  no  end, 
Till  songs  of  angels  and  of  men 
In  perfect  praise  shall  blend. 


216, 


1  rjIHE  God  of  harvest  praise ; 
J-     In  loud  thanksgiving  raise 

Hand,  heart  and  voice ; 
The  valleys  smile  and  sing, 
Forests  and  mountains  ring, 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring, 

The  streams  rejoice. 

2  Yea,  bless  his  holy  Name, 
And  purest  thanks  proclaim 

Through  all  the  earth  : 
To  glory  in  your  lot 
Is  comely — but  be  not 
His  benefits  forgot, 

Amid  your  mirth. 

3  The  God  of  harvest  praise ; 
Hands,  hearts  and  voices  raise 

With  sweet  accord ; 
From  field  to  garner  throng, 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along, 
And  in  your  harvest  song 

Bless  ye  the  Lord. 


.1    MANUAL   FOE   Till:  CHAPEL.  :\\)\ 

217.  7..;. 

1  rpiIE  hours  of  school  arc  over, 
J-  The  evening  calls  as  home; 
Once  more  to  thee,  0  Father, 

With  thankful  hearts  we  come; 
For  all  thy  countless  blessings 

We  praise  thy  holy  Name, 
And  own  thy  love  unchanging, 

Through  days  and  years  the  same. 

_    For  lite,  ami  health,  and  shelter 

From  harm  throughout  the  day, 
The  kindness  of  our  teacher-. 

The  gladness  of  our  play  : 
For  all  the  dear  affection 

Of  parents,  brothers,  friend-. 
To  him  our  thanks  we  render, 

Who  these  and  all  things  sends. 

3  But  these,  O  Lord,  can  show  us 

Thy  goodness  but  in  part ; 
Thy  love  would  lead  us  onward 

To  know  thee  as  thou  art ; 
Thy  Son  came  down  from  heaven 

To  take  away  our  sin, 
Thy  Spirit  dwells  among  us 

To  make  us  clean  within. 

4  For  this,  O  Lord,  we  bless  thee, 

For  this  we  thank  thee  most, 
The  cleansing  of  the  sinful, 
The  saving  of  the  lost ; 


392  ^   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

The  Teacher  ever  present, 

The  Friend  forever  nigh, 
The  home  prepared  by  Jesus 

For  us  above  the  sky. 

5  Lord,  gather  all  thy  children 

To  meet  thee  there  at  last, 
When  earthly  tasks  are  ended, 

And  earthly  days  are  past ; 
With  all  our  dear  ones  round  us 

In  that  eternal  home, 
Where  death  no  more  shall  part  us, 

And  night  shall  never  come ! 

J.  Ellerlon  (1820-1806) 


218. 


1  mHE  Lord  our  God  is  full  of  might, 
-l     The  winds  obey  his  will ; 

He  speaks,  and,  in  his  heavenly  height, 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Kebel,  ye  waves !  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar; 
The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3. Howl,  winds  of  night!  your  force  combine 
Without  his  high  behest, 
Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain  pine, 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 


.!     MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  ;,:>.; 

1  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar, 
In  distant  peals  it  dies ; 
Be  yokes  the  whirlwind  to  his  car, 
And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 

5  Yt  nations  !  bend — in  reverence  bend  ; 
Ye  monarchal  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 
To  celebrate  your  God. 


i  mj 


219.  7a 

IHRONED  upon  the  awful  tree, 
King  of  grief,  I  watch  with  thee; 
Darkness  veils  thine  anguished  face, 
None  its  lines  of  woe  can  trace, 
None  can  tell  what  pangs  unknown 
Hold  thee  silent  and  alone. 

2  Silent  through  those  three  dread  hours, 
Wrestling  with  the  evil  powers, 
Left  alone  with  human  sin, 
Gloom  around  thee  and  within, 
Till  the  appointed  time  is  nigh, 
Till  the  Lamb  of  God  may  die. 

3  Hark  that  cry  that  peals  aloud 
Upward  through  the  whelming  cloud  ! 
Thou,  the  Father's  only  Son, 
Thou,  his  own  anointed  One, 
Thou  dost  ask  him — "Can  it  be? 
Why  hast  thou  forsaken  me?" 


394  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

4  Lord,  should  fear  and  anguish  roll 
Darkly  o'er  my  sinful  soul, 
Thou,  who  once  wast  thus  bereft 
That  thine  own  might  ne'er  be  left — 
Teach  me  by  that  bitter  cry 
In  the  gloom  to  know  thee  nigh. 

J.  E/Iertou  (1826-1866). 


220.  C.M. 

HEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 


'W 


2  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  these  comforts  flowed. 

3  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

With  health  renewed  my  face; 
And,  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

J.  Addison  (1672-17 li>). 


A    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  395 


221. 


•> 


\\T<  >i;K,  for  the  aighl  is  coming, 
'  *      Work  through  the  morning  hoars; 
Work  while  the  dew  is  sparkling, 

Work  'mid  springing  flowers  : 
Work  when  the  day  grows  brighter, 

Work  in  the  glowing  sun  ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man's  work  is  done. 

Work,  lor  the  night  is  coining, 

Work  through  the  sunny  noon  ; 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labor, 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon  ; 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  store  ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  more. 

3  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming 

Under  the  sunset  skies  ; 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing, 

Work,  for  daylight  flies; 
Work  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more  ; 
Work  while  the  night  is  darkening, 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 

222. 

1    1J AIL!  Columbia,  happy  land! 

-■-A  Hail !  ye  heroes,  heaven-born  band, 
Who  fought  and  bled  in  freedom's  cause, 
Who  fought  and  bled  in  freedom's  cause. 


396  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

And  when  the  storm  of  war  was  gone, 
Enjoyed  the  peace  your  valor  won ; 
Let  Independence  be  your  boast, 
Ever  mindful  what  it  cost, 
Ever  grateful  for  the  prize, 
Let  its  altar  reach  the  skies. 

CHORUS. 

Firm,  united,  let  us  be, 
Rallying  around  our  liberty  ; 
As  a  band  of  brothers  joined, 
Peace  and  safety  we  shall  find. 

2  Immortal  patriots,  rise  once  more ! 
Defend  your  rights,  defend  your  shore ; 
Let  no  rude  foe  with  impious  hand, 
Let  no  rude  foe  with  impious  hand, 
Invade  the  shrine  where  sacred  lies 

Of  toil  and  blood  the  well-earned  prize; 
While  offering  peace,  sincere  and  just, 
In  heaven  we  place  a  manly  trust 
That  truth  and  justice  may  prevail, 
And  every  scheme  of  bondage  fail. — Cho. 

3  Sound,  sound  the  trump  of  fame ! 
Let  Washington's  great  name 

Ring  through  the  world  with  loud  applause! 

Ring  through  the  world  with  loud  applause! 

Let  every  clime  to  freedom  dear 

Listen  with  a  joyful  ear ; 

With  equal  skill,  with  steady  power, 

He  governs  in  the  fearful  hour 


223. 


.1    MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  ;;:»; 

Of  horrid  war,  or  guides  with  ca.se 

The  happier  time  of  honest  peace. — Cho. 

Behold  the  chief  who  now  commands 
Once  more  to  serve  his  country  stands, — 
The  rock  on  which  the  storm  will  beat ! 
The  rock  on  which  the  storm  will  beat ! 
But  armed  in  virtue,  firm  and  true, 
His  hopes  are  fixed  on  heaven  and  you. 
When  hope  was  sinking  in  dismay, 
When  gloom  obscured  Columbia's  day, 
His  steady  mind,  from  changes  free, 
Resolved  on  death  or  liberty. — Cho. 


1  /^ONE  the  buds  of  spring-time, 
^     Gone  the  summer  flowers; 
Come  the  autumn's  ripening, 

Come  the  garnering  hours  : 
Now  the  earth  is  resting — 

Resting  shrub  and  tree- 
Till  the  spring  shall  wake  them 

With  its  minstrelsy. 

CHORUS. 


Sing  we  then  the  spring-time, 
Sing  the  summer  flowers. 

2  Lord,  thou  boldest  all  things, 
All  things  in  thy  hand; 
Bud,  and  flower,  and  harvest 
Come  at  thy  command. 


398  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

Sing  we  out  thanksgiving, 
Matron  dear  and  sire  ; 

Youthful  voices  blending, 
Kaise  the  chorus  higher. 


224. 


1  IJAIL  to  the  merry,  merry  spring-time  ! 
"     That  gladdens  every  heart 

With  rays  of  glowing  sunshine 
That  bid  our  cares  depart. 

2  Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  spring-time ! 

That  brings  to  life  each  tree, 
Whose  heart  has  scorned  the  wintry  blast, 
Again  to  blossom  free. 

CHORUS. 
Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  spring-time ! 

That  gladdens  every  heart 
With  rays  of  glowing  sunshine 

That  bid  our  cares  depart. 

3  Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  spring-time ! 

That  tunes  each  warbler's  voice 
To  pipe  again  the  well-known  lay 
That  makes  us  all  rejoice. 

4  Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  spring-time ! 

Sweet  season  of  the  year, 
That  drives  away  the  winter's  frosts 
And  bids  the  flowers  appear. 


J    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL.  :\\\\) 

CHORUS. 

Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  spring-time! 
That  gladdens  every  heart 

With  rays  of  glowing  sunshine 
That  bid  our  carea  depart. 

5  Come,  tune  your  voice  and  sing  aloud 
A  welcome  to  the  spring; 
Till  every  hill  and  dale  resounds 
The  chorus  that  we  sing. 

(i  Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  spring-time  .r 
Let  old  and  young  sing  out 
A  welcome  to  the  spring-time, 
And  join  our  merry  sport. — Cho. 


225. 

1  T  ET  others  praise  the  ruby  bright 
U     In  the  red  wine's  sparkling  glow, 
But  give  to  me  the  diamond  light 

Of  the  fountain's  clearer  flow. 
Then  give  me  the  cup  of  cold  water, 
The  pure,  sweet  cup  of  cold  water ; 
For  nature  gives  to  all  that  lives 
But  the  cup  of  pure  cold  water. 

2  The  lark  soars  up  with  a  lighter  strain, 

When  the  wave  has  wet  her  wing; 
And  the  "thundering  steed"  flings  back  his  mane 
In  the  might  of  the  crystal  spring. 
Then  give  me,  etc. 


400  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  The  feet  of  earthly  men  have  trod 
The  blood  from  the  bleeding  vine, 
But  the  stream  comes  fresh  from  the  hand  of  God 
That  fills  this  cup  of  mine. 
Then  give  me,  etc. 

Dr.  Bethune. 

226. 

1  T  ET  the  hills  and  vales  resound,  every  heart  with 
AJ     rapture  bound  ; 
Our  flag  doth  fly  'neath  freedom's  sky.     Wake  now 
our  song ! 
Oh  bless  our  native  land.     Ever  free  Columbia  stand  ! 
And  this  our  motto  be  while  we  march  along. 

CHORUS. 

Sires  of  old,  your  fame  is  writ  in  gold ; 

Your  heritage  we  treasure  and  your  mandates  heed, 
While  time  shall  last,  no  stain  shall  e'er  be  cast, 

To  dim  the  light  that  shines  above  each  patriot  deed. 

Let  the  hills  and  vales  resound,  every  heart  with  rap- 
ture bound ! 
Our  flag  doth  fly  'neath  freedom's  sky.     Wake  now 
our  song! 
Oh  bless  our  native  land.     Ever  free  Columbia  stand  ! 

And  this  our  motto  be  while  we  march  along. 
No  land  so  sweet  to  thy  wanderer's  feet; 
Land  of  home,  no  land  so  sweet  to  wand'rer's  feet, 
peace  forever  dwell  on  thy  rock-bound  strand; 
And  thy  sons  be  true,  fair  flag,  to  you, 
God's  blessing  fall  on  our  own  dear  land. 


.1    MANUAL   FOR   THE  CHAPEL,  401 

Let  the  hilla  and  vales  resound,  every  heart  with  rap- 
ture bound ! 
Our  flag  doth  fly  'neath  freedom's  sky,  wake  now  our 

Oh  bless  <>ur  native  land.     Ever  free  Columbia  stand ! 
And  this  our  motto  be  while  we  march  along. 


227. 


1  MY  country  !  'tis  of  thee, 
111     Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing : 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  ring ! 

2  My  native  country !  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble,  free, 

Thy  name  I  love. 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills  : 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song: 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake. 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake, 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  sound  prolong. 
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402  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

4  Our  fathers'  God !  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing : 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light  ; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 


228. 


1  f\  COLUMBIA  !  the  gem  of  the  ocean, 
\J  The  home  of  the  brave  and  the  free, 
The  shrine  of  each  patriot's  devotion, 

A  world  offers  homage  to  thee. 
Thy  mandates  make  heroes  assemble, 

When  Liberty's  form  stands  in  view ; 
Thy  banners  make  tyranny  tremble, 

When  borne  by  the  red,  white  and  blue. 

CHORUS. 

When  borne  by  the  red,  white  and  blue, 
When  borne  by  the  red,  white  and  blue; 
Thy  banners  make  tyranny  tremble, 
When  borne  by  the  red,  white  and  blue. 

2  When  war  winged  its  wide  desolation, 

And  threatened  the  land  to  deform, 
The  ark  then  of  freedom's  salvation, 

Columbia  rode  safe  through  the  storm  ; 
With  her  garlands  of  vict'ry  around  her, 

When  so  proudly  she  bore  her  brave  crew, 
With  her  flag  floating  proudly  before  her, 

The  boast  of  the  red,  white  and  blue. 


A    MANUAL   FOR    THE  CHAPEL.  40:} 

CHORUS. 
The  boast  of  the  red,  white  and  bltte, 
The  boast  of  the  red,  white  and  blue; 
With  her  flag  floating  proudly  before  her, 
The  boast  of  the  red,  white  and  blue. 

3  The  Union,  the  Union  forever, 

Our  glorious  nation's  sweet  hymn  ; 
.May  the  wreaths  it  has  won  never  wither, 

Nor  the  star  of  its  glory  grow  dim ! 
May  the  service  united  ne'er  sever, 

But  they  to  their  colors  prove  true; 
The  Army  and  Navy  forever! 

Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white  and  blue. 

chorus. 
Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white  and  blue, 
Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white  and  blue ; 
The  Army  and  Navy  forever ! 
Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white  and  blue. 

229. 

1  AH  say,  can  you  see,  by  the  dawn's  early  light, 
^     What  so  proudly  we  hailed  at  the  twilight's  last 

gleaming? 
Whose  broad  stripes  and  bright  stars,  thro'  the  perilous 

flght, 
O'er  the    ramparts    we   watched  were   so  gallantly 

streaming ! 
And  the  rockets'  red  glare,  the  bombs  bursting  in  air, 
Crave  proof  through  the  night  that  our  flag  was  still  there. 
( >h  say.  does  that  star-spangled  banner  yet  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the  brave ! 


404:  A   MANUAL  FOR  THE  CHAPEL. 

2  On  that  shore,  dimly  seen  through  the  mists  of  the 

deep, 
Where  the  foe's  haughty  host  in  dread  silence  re- 
poses, 
What  is  that  which  the  breeze,  o'er  the  towering  steep, 
As  it  fitfully  blows,  now  conceals,  now  discloses?    . 
Now  it  catches  the  gleam  of  the  morning's  first  beam, 
In  full  glory  reflected  now  shines  on  the  stream ; 
'Tis  the  star-spangled  banner, — oh  long  may  it  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the  brave ! 

3  And  where  is  that  band  who  so  vauntingly  swore 

That  the  havoc  of  war  and  the  battle's  confusion 
A  home  and  a  country  should  leave  us  no  more  ? 

Their  blood  has  washed  out  their  foul  footsteps'  pol- 
lution. 
No  refuge  could  save  the  hireling  and  slave 
From  the  terror  of  flight  or  the  gloom  of  the  grave ; 
And  the  star-spangled  banner  in  triumph  doth  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the  brave ! 

4  Oh  thus  be  it  ever  when  freemen  shall  stand 

Between  their  loved  homes  and  the  war's  desolation  ! 
Blest  with  victory  and  peace,  may  the  heaven-rescued 
land 
Praise  the  Power  that  hath  made  and  preserved  us  a 
nation. 
Then  conquer  we  must,  when  our  cause  it  is  just, 
And  this  be  our  motto,  "  In  God  is  our  trust;" 
And  the  star-spangled  banner  in  triumph  shall  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the  brave ! 


A   MANUAL   FOB    THE  CHAPEL.  405 

230. 

1  T)AISE  again  the  bold  refraiD  that  tells  of  mighty 

a    ,i, 

Brave  hearts  true  that  beat  anew  wherever  glory  leads. 
Hark:  the  echoes  ringing  to  the  well-known  strain, 
While  the  countless  voices  sing  the  loud  refrain. 

CHORUS. 

Aye !  we'll  ever  bear  in  mind  that  duty  calls  us  on, 
That  once  more,  like  days  of  yore,  there's  honor  to  he 

won  ! 
Be  our  cry  for  liberty,  and  let  the  right  be  done ; 
Be  our  cry  for  liberty,  and  let  the  right  be  done. 

Repeat. 

2  Bright  the  day,  our  onward  way  points  out  where  glory 

calls ; 
True  as  steel,  our  hearts  so  leal,  no  danger  e'er  appalls. 
Here  no  craven  coward  would  e'er  seek  to  fly  ; 
Here  no  single  warrior  but  knows  how  to  die. 


231. 

1  HTAND  like  an  anvil,  when  the  stroke 
^     Of  stalwart  men  mils  fierce  and  fast ; 
Storms  but  more  deeply  root  the  oak, 

Whose  brawny  arms  embrace  the  blast. 

2  Stand  like  an  anvil,  when  the  sparks 

Fly  far  and  wide  a  fiery  shower; 
Virtue  and  truth  must  still  be  marks 
Where  malice  proves  its  want  of  power. 


406  A  MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

3  Stand  like  an  anvil,  when  the  bar 

Lies  red  and  glowing  on  its  breast; 
Duty  shall  be  life's  leading  star, 
And  conscious  innocence  its  rest. 

4  Stand  like  an  anvil,  when  the  sound 

Of  pond'rous  hammers  pains  the  ear; 
Thine  but  the  still  and  stern  rebound 
Of  the  great  heart  that  cannot  fear. 

5  Stand  like  an  anvil ;  noise  and  heat 

Are  born  with  earth  and  die  with  time; 
The  soul,  like  God,  its  source  and  seat, 
Is  solemn,  still,  serene,  sublime. 

Bishop  Doane. 

232. 

THROUGH  lanes  with  hedge-rows  pearly  go  forth 
the  reapers  early 
Among  the  yellow  corn,  among  the  yellow  corn ; 
Good  luck  betide  their  shearing,  for  winter's  tide  is 
nearing, 
And  we  must  fill  the  barn,  and  we  must  fill  the  barn. 

CHORUS. 

Tralla  la  la,  tralla  la  la !  the  busy  harvest  time. 
Tralla  la  la,  tralla  la  la !  the  busy  harvest  time. 

2  At  noon  they  leave  the  meadow,  beneath  the  friendly 
shadow 
Of  monarch  oak  to  dine,  of  monarch  oak  to  dine ; 
And  'mid  his  branches  hoary  goes  up  the  thankful 
story, 
The  harvest  is  so  fine,  the  harvest  is  so  fine. 


A    MA  MM.  FOR    THE  <  HAITI .  407 

CHORUS. 
Trails  la  la.  trails  la  la!  the  blessed  harvest  time. 
Tralla  la  la,  tralla  la  la!  the  blessed  harvest  time. 

3  And  when  the  west  is  burning,  from  shaven  field  re- 
turning, 
Up  on  the  wain  they  come,  up  on  the  wain  they 
come; 
When  all  their  hamlet  neighbors  rejoice  to  end  their 
labors, 
With  merry  harvest  home,  with  merry  harvest  home. 

CHORUS. 

Tralla  la  la,  tralla  la  la  !  the  joyous  harvest  time. 
Tralla  la  la,  tralla  la  la  !  the  joyous  harvest  time. 


408  A   3IANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

PRAYERS. 


A  GOD!  who  seest  we  have  no  power  of  ourselves, 
^  that  we  are  not  wise  enough  for  our  own  direction' 
nor  strong  enough  for  our  own  defence,  let  us  acknowl- 
edge thee  in  all  our  ways,  and  not  lean  to  our  own  under- 
standing. Let  thy  light  guide  us,  thy  providence  protect 
us,  thy  grace  enable  us  faithfully  to  discharge  all  public 
and  private  duties  thou  shalt  think  fit  to  call  us  to ;  that 
being  armed  with  thy  defence  we  may  be  preserved  from 
all  dangers,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


A  ALMIGHTY  GOD!  Father  of  mercies,  Source  of 
V  holiness,  the  Fountain  of  strength,  grant  us  power 
to  resist  and  overcome  all  temptations  and  to  guard 
against  all  dangers,  that  we  may  not  be  the  slaves  of  ac- 
cident, violence,  interest,  passion,  fear  or  desire.  We  are 
surrounded  by  dangerous  allurements;  our  hearts  are 
deceitful,  our  passions  awake,  our  duties  difficult,  our 
resolutions  weak.  Be  thou  unto  us  wisdom,  righteous- 
ness, sanctification  and  redemption.  Thou  hast  prom- 
ised thy  holy  Spirit  to  those  that  seek  it.  Grant  that  it 
may  dwell  with  us.  Instruct,  support  and  encourage  us 
in  holiness,  resignation  and  every  Christian  virtue. 
Grant  that  our  infirmities  may  be  fewer  and  our  graces 
stronger,  so  that  we  may  walk  on  steadfastly  in  the  ways 
of  thy  laws  and  the  works  of  thy  commandments ;  and 
finally,  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  attain  to  that  heavenly  kingdom  where  is 
fullness  of  joy  and  pleasure  for  evermore.    Amen. 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Abide  with  me!  fast  falls  the  eventide, 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 

Al!  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name, 

And  is  there,  Lord,  a  rest,     . 

And  now  another  day  is  gone,    '  . 

All  things  bright  and  beautiful,  . 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 

Asleep  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep !   . 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old, 

A  t  even  ere  the  sun  was  set, 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun, 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays,   . 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne,   . 

Blessed  Jesus,  ere  we  part,   . 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds,    . 

Blest  bethou,  0  God  of  Israel,    . 

Bound  upon  the  accursed  tree,    . 

Brethren,  let  us  join  to  bless, 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion, 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 

Christian!  dost  thou  see  them,     . 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day,    . 


409 


410 


A  MANUAL  FOE   THE  CHAPEL. 


Cling  to  the  mighty  one, 

Come,  every  youthful  heart, 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  clove, 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,      . 

Come,  let  us  anew, 

Come,  let  us  sing  our  Maker's  praise, 

Come,  thou  almighty  King, 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 

Come  unto  me,  ye  weary, 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come. 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 


Down  in  the  pleasant  pastures, 

Ere  another  Sabbath's  close, 
Ere  I  sleep,  for  every  favor, 
Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save, 


Father,  a  weary  heart,  . 

Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life,  . 

Father,  let  thy  benediction, 

Father !  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss, 

For  ever  with  the  Lord, 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country,    . 

Forward  !  be  our  watchword, 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit, 

Gently,  Lord,  oh,  gently  lead  us, 
Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
Glory  to  Jesus,  glory,    . 
Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
God  bless  our  native  land,    . 
God  eternal,  mighty  King,  . 


A    MANUAL    FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 


411 


God  is  love,  his  mercy  brightens, 

God  moves  in  ;i  mysterious  way, 

God  shall  charge  his  angel  legions, 

God,  thai  madest  earth  and  heaven,    . 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

Gone  the  buds  of  spring-time, 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

(i«)  thou  in  life's  fair  morning, 

Go  when  the  morning  shineth, 

Greal  God  :  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 

Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Hail !  Columbia,  happy  land ! 

Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  spring-time! 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Hark,  hark,  my  soul,  angelic  songs  are  swell  in 

Hark,  round  the  God  of  love, 

Hark,  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  comes 

Hark  !   what  mean  those  holy  voices,  . 

Holy,  holy,  holy!  Lord  God  Almighty, 

How  blessed  from  the  bonds  of  sin,     . 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds. 


I  am  coming  to  the  cross, 

I  hear  thy  welcome  voice,    . 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

I  need  thee  every  hour, 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

In  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling, 

I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 

I  think,  when  1  read  that  BWeet  story  of  old 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 


412  A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 

T  will  sing  of  ray  Redeemer,        .... 


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Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Jerusalem,  the  golden ! 

Jesus,  from  thy  throne  on  high,  . 

Jesus,  keep  me  near  the  cross, 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  thee, 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Jesus,  meek  and  gentle, 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun, 

Jesus,  tender  shepherd,  hear  me, 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee,  . 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea,    . 


Lay  thy  hand  upon  me, 
Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircli 
Leave  God  to  order  all  thy  ways, 
Let  others  praise  the  ruby  bright, 
Let  the  hills  and  vales  resound,  every 

bound,     

Light  of  the  world,  oh,  shine  on  us, 

Little  drops  of  water,    . 

Little  travellers  Zionward,   ., 

Lo,  he  comes  with  clouds  descending 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing, 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling,    . 


ng  gloom 


heart  wi 


My  country !  'tis  of  thee, 
My  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
My  God,  my  Father,  while 
My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 
My  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 
No  ;  not  despairingly,  . 


stray, 


th  rapture 


.1    MANUAL  FOR    THE 


Now  Qod  be  with  u<,  for  th<-  night  i»  closing, 
Nothing  but  leaves !  the  Spirit  grieves, 
Now  the  day  is  over, 
Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone, 


O  G<»d,  my  inmost  soul  convert,  . 
<)  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God,    . 

< )  Columbia  !  the  gem  of  the  ocean. 

Oh,  come,  all  ye  faithful, 

O  day  of  R-st  and  gladness,  . 

O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

O  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone,    . 

Oh,  happy  is  the  man  who  hears, 

Oh  say,  can  yon  see,  by  the  dawn's  early  light 

O  Jesus,  thou  art  standing,  . 

Once  in  royal  David's  city,  . 

Once  more,  before  we  part,  . 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  . 

On  what  has  now  been  sown, 

O  Paradise!  O  Paradise! 

0  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go, 

Our  God  stands  firm,  a  rock  and  tower, 

<  >ur  Father!  through  the  coming  year, 

Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found. 


CHAPEL. 


413 


Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour,     . 
Pleasant  are  thy  courts  above,     . 
Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven,  . 
Praise  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  hit 
Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise,    . 
Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator  ! 
Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 


Raise  again  the  bold  refrain  that  tells  of  might 
Rejoice  and  be  glad,  the  Redeemer  has  come, 
Rejoice!  the  Lord  is  King — 


deeds. 


414 


A   MANUAL  FOR   THE  CHAPEL. 


Rise,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise, 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings,  . 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me,    . 

Salvation,  oh,  the  joyful  sound,   . 

Saviour,  again  to  thy  dear  name  we  raise, 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 

Saviour,  more  than  life  to  me, 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing, 

Saviour !  when  in  dust  to  thee,     . 

Saviour!  teach  me,  day  by  day,  . 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth,   . 

Sing  ye  Jehovah's  praises,    . 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day, 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 

Son  of  God,  to  thee  we  cry ; — 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Stand  like  an  anvil,  when  the  stroke, 

Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 

The  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close, 

The  day  is  past  and  gone, 

The  day  of  praise  is  done,    . 

The  God  of  harvest  praise,  . 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 

The  hours  of  school  are  over,       .    " 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 

The  Lord  our  God  is  full  of  might, 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 

There  is  a  happy  land, 

There's  a  Friend  for  little  children, 

There  is  a  blessed  home, 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight,   . 

There  were  ninety  and  nine  that  safely  lay 


A    MAMM.    FOR    THE  CHAPEL. 


415 


The  Sen  of  <i'»l  goes  forth  to  war, 
The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done, 
Throned  upon  the  awful  tree, 
Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
Through  the  day  thy  love  hath  spared  as, 
Through  lanes  with  hedge-rows  pearly  go  fi 

early, 

Thou  art  the  way  ;— to  thee  alone, 

To  arms,  ye  Christian  soldiers,     .        .   ■ 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 

Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 
Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
We  sing  the  loving  Jesus,     . 
We  Bpeak  of  the  realm-  of  the  blest,  . 

When  all  thy  mercies,  <>  my  God, 
When  evening  shadows  gather,    . 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view. 

When,  his  salvation  bringing, 

When  little  Samuel  woke,    . 

When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 

When,  wounded  sore,  the  stricken  soul, 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  n 

When  he  cometh,  when  he  cometh, 

Who  is  he  in  yonder  stall,    . 

Why  dosl  thou  go  lowly  lie, 

Words  are  things  of  little  cost,     . 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming,     . 

Ye  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim, 
Youthful  days  are  passing  o'er  us, 
Yes,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth, 


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